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  • Scattered Storms & Heavy Rain This Weekend

    May 17, 2013 6:51 AM

    An old cold front will sag and eventually stall across the Commonwealth this weekend and at the same time a wave of low pressure will cut across the Mississippi River valley. This means we'll see a continued chance for scattered showers and storms over the next three days. Expect highs... more »
  • Another Wet Day

    May 6, 2013 7:30 AM

    Last weekend's slow moving wave of low pressure stalls over north Georgia Monday and will continue to sling rounds of scattered showers and isolated t-storms across the Commonwealth. We've already seen 2-3" of rain and any additional showers could lead to flooding... watch for standing water on the roads. With... more »
  • 3:30 AM Weather Update, May 6

    May 6, 2013 3:24 AM

    That soggy end to your Derby weekend is carrying over into Monday with light to moderate showers still soaking much of the Bluegrass and southeastern KY. We've seen roughly 2-3" of rain in the last 48 hours! Aside from the rain it's cloudy and cool with mid 50s and fog... more »
  • Midwest Awaits Retreat Of Floods, Bloated Rivers

    April 24, 2013 8:23 AM

    PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) - Flood-weary residents fortified their homes against the rain-swollen Illinois River and considered whether to stand their ground as waterways remained in flood stage across the Midwest. Even as some of the renegade rivers showed signs of cresting, forecasters said the recovery would not be fast... more »
  • More Rain, Snow Could Lead To More Flooding

    April 22, 2013 7:05 AM

    GRAFTON, Ill. (AP) - The Mississippi River is topping out at some problematic spots, but there is growing concern that spring floods are far from over. The river was at or near crest at several places Sunday between the Quad Cities and near St. Louis. Some towns in the approximate... more »
  • A Soggy Weekend With Near Record Highs

    January 11, 2013 7:42 AM

    Our extremely warm and wet weather continues Friday with showers & isolated t-storms through the morning and tapering off through the afternoon. Expect near record highs in the low to mid 60s. A lull in the precipitation means Friday night will be fairly quiet with lows in the mid to... more »
  • Misery In Louisiana As Isaac Flooding Leaves Power Out

    August 31, 2012 8:51 AM

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Isaac sloshed northwards into the nation's midsection Friday after flooding stretches of Louisiana and knocking out power, leaving entire water-logged neighborhoods without lights, air conditioning or clean water. It will be a few days before the soupy brown water recedes and people forced out of flooded... more »
  • Sunny To Soggy This Labor Day Weekend

    August 31, 2012 7:34 AM

    We're wrapping up the end of August and the end of meteorological summer with a bang! Just in time for the long Labor Day weekend we have the remnants of Isaac pushing a round of tropical moisture into the Ohio Valley. What this means for us... rounds of showers and... more »
  • Isaac On The Way This Weekend

    August 31, 2012 6:28 AM

    File this Labor Day weekend under "be careful what you wish for". We're back in a moderate drought in the Bluegrass and western KY is still suffering through an extreme to exceptional drought. We need some rain... and often a dying tropical system is the only thing that can put... more »
  • EKU Employee Helps People Trapped By Friday's Flash Floods Play Video

    August 6, 2012 12:38 PM

    When heavy rains caused flash flooding in Richmond near the Eastern Kentucky University campus Friday, an EKU employee sprang into action. Rising water quickly trapped several people inside apartments and homes along University Avenue. Garney Smith cut electrical wires leading to homes to protect those inside from electrocution hazards,... more »
  • State Of Emergency In Perry County Due To Flooding

    July 19, 2012 10:02 AM

    Officials have declared a state of emergency in Perry County due to Wednesday's flash flooding. Officials estimate about three inches of rain fell in an hour, and flood waters washed away several roads. The Fort Branch community was reportedly the hardest hit area. Some people were trapped for a... more »
  • Cleanup From Flood To Cost UofL $175,000

    June 7, 2012 8:46 AM

    LOUISVILLE (AP) - University of Louisville officials say it will cost about $175,000 to clean up from flooding on May 29, when four inches of rain caused several streets to close and morning classes to be cancelled. University officials say the Chemistry Building was the only Belknap building to suffer... more »
  • 2:00 AM Weather Update, April 26

    April 26, 2012 2:12 AM

    A round of thunderstorms is moving east/southeast across northeastern counties early Thursday morning. Watch for frequent lightning, gusty wind (30-40 mph) and torrential rain that could lead to standing water on the roads and localized flooding. Strong to severe storms currently over southern Illinois and heading into southwestern Indiana could... more »
  • Another Round Of Rain

    December 5, 2011 8:29 AM

    Another round of soggy weather impacts the Commonwealth early in your work week with light to moderate rain Monday into Tuesday. It's looking like a 1-3" rain with the highest totals across western and northwestern counties closer to the Ohio river and into southern Indiana. A flood watch is up... more »
  • Coal Company Sued Over Flooding Death

    October 11, 2011 10:28 AM

    BARBOURVILLE (AP) - Residents in southeastern Kentucky have sued a coal company, blaming it for flooding that killed a man and damaged homes and property. The lawsuit accuses Nally & Hamilton Enterprises of improper surface-mining practices which resulted in miles of damage along a creek in the southern part of... more »
  • Remnants Of Lee Bring Floods To Soggy Northeast

    September 8, 2011 6:45 AM

    WINDHAM, N.Y. (AP) - Flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee is being blamed for two deaths in Pennsylvania and numerous water rescues and road closures around the soggy Northeast. In Pennsylvania, a man in his 70s died Wednesday afternoon when the walls of his flooded basement collapsed, and... more »
  • Lee's Remnants Cause Twisters, Flooding In South

    September 6, 2011 7:00 AM

    ATLANTA (AP) - The destructive remnants of Tropical Storm Lee slithered farther north Tuesday morning after spawning tornadoes, flooding numerous roads, sweeping several people away and knocking out power to thousands. Record amounts of rain have fallen in parts of Tennessee, and more was expected. Flash flood watches and warnings... more »
  • Killer Storm Leaves Vermont Homeowners, Towns Stranded

    August 30, 2011 8:53 AM

    NEWFANE, Vt. (AP) - Entire towns in Vermont and New York remained cut off by flooding, some communities were still warily watching swollen rivers and over a million people from Virginia to Maine had no electricity on Wednesday, three days after Hurricane Irene slammed into the Eastern Seaboard. The storm... more »
  • Nebraska Nuke Utilities Say Safety Prevails Amidst Flooding

    June 28, 2011 10:56 AM

    BLAIR, Neb. (AP) - The utilities that run Nebraska's two nuclear power plants want the public to know the facilities are safe, even though floodwaters from the Missouri River have surrounded one plant and are encroaching on another. Fort Calhoun and Cooper nuclear power plants were both opened up to... more »
  • One Killed In Knox County Flooding

    June 21, 2011 5:42 AM

    Officials still have not released the name of the person killed during flash flooding in Knox County Monday morning. About four inches of rain inundated the Kayjay community, off KY-225, during a three hour span. Floodwaters knocked some mobile homes off their foundations. Witnesses say a mother and her... more »
  • Strong Storms Cause Flooding In Southeastern Counties

    June 20, 2011 8:40 AM

    Strong storms with heavy rains pounded areas in southeastern Kentucky early Monday morning. Emergency management officials report about four inches of water flowing across KY-25 near the mall in Middlesboro and numerous other roads in the area under water. A trained weather spotter said three to four inches of... more »
  • Missouri River Levee Springs 2nd Partial Breach

    June 6, 2011 9:07 AM

    ROCK PORT, Mo. (AP) - A partial breach has appeared on a levee along the Missouri River in northwest Missouri, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Monday, a day after officials ordered hundreds of residents in a southwest Iowa town to evacuate their homes in response to another hole... more »
  • Mississippi Crests In Vicksburg, Claims 1st Life

    May 20, 2011 8:24 AM

    VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi River crested at more than 14 feet above flood stage in Vicksburg on Thursday, a slightly lower than expected level that eased worries about water potentially spilling over a nearby levee and inundating thousands more acres of farmland. But officials warned that the flood... more »
  • Long-Feared Flood Rolls Toward Bayou Country

    May 19, 2011 7:13 AM

    AMELIA, La. (AP) - The oil-and-seafood hub of Morgan City has been hit by one disaster after another, from hurricanes to the BP oil spill. The latest trouble involves a deluge of water that was diverted from the Mississippi River and is headed toward the town of about 12,000 people.... more »
  • Lawyers Group Offering Aid To Storm, Flood Victims

    May 18, 2011 9:09 AM

    LOUISVILLE (AP) - Kentucky residents affected by recent storms and flooding can receive free legal assistance from a professional organization of trial attorneys. The Kentucky Justice Association says it will provide assistance with insurance claims, home repair contracts, consumer protection matters; counsel on landlord-tenant, mortgage foreclosure or other housing issues;... more »
  • Flooding Hinders Shipping On Mississippi River

    May 18, 2011 8:06 AM

    JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Cargo was slowly moving along the bloated Mississippi River after a costly daylong standstill, while officials kept an eye on the lower Delta where thousands of acres of farmland could be swamped by water that is inching closer to the top of a levee. The Coast... more »
  • Paducah Taking Down Flood Gates

    May 17, 2011 10:31 AM

    PADUCAH (AP) - Crews in Paducah are taking down the city floodgates, now that the Ohio River is receding after a flood. The National Weather Service predicted the river would drop below 45.5 feet Tuesday afternoon and drop to 43 feet on Friday. The unofficial crest was 55.3 feet, reached... more »
  • Flood Evacuees Move Into Enclave Built For Katrina

    May 17, 2011 9:19 AM

    SIMMESPORT, La. (AP) - A farming community built for evacuees of Hurricane Katrina has become a haven for families driven from their homes by river flooding that has hit states from Arkansas to Louisiana. Twenty-six families have moved into the enclave, informally known as Canadaville, because their towns were threatened... more »
  • Evacuations In Cajun Country After Floodgates Open

    May 16, 2011 7:58 AM

    KROTZ SPRINGS, La. (AP) - Renee Ledoux cried when the National Guard and sheriff's deputies showed up at her front door and warned her she needed to get out to avoid water gushing from the Mississippi River after a floodgate was opened for the first time in four decades. But... more »
  • Cajun Country Braces For Floodwaters From River

    May 13, 2011 7:10 AM

    BUTTE LAROSE, La. (AP) - Army Corps of Engineers Col. Ed Fleming leaned over a podium and warned the crowd gathered at a volunteer fire station that where they were standing was projected to be swamped by up to 15 feet of water from Mississippi River flooding. The crowd let... more »
  • Unease In The Miss. Delta As Floodwaters Spread

    May 12, 2011 9:24 AM

    RENA LARA, Miss. (AP) - Officials in a small town are trying to assure its 500 residents they are doing what they can to shore up the levee to protect them from the swollen Mississippi River. "It's getting scary," said Rita Harris, 43, who lives in a tiny wooden house... more »
  • Flooded River Taking Aim At Mississippi Delta

    May 11, 2011 6:57 AM

    VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) - William Jefferson paddles slowly down his street in a small boat, past his house and around his church, both flooded from the bulging Mississippi River that has rolled into the Delta. "Half my life is still in there," he said, pointing to the small white house... more »
  • Mississippi River Crests In Memphis At Nearly 48 Feet

    May 10, 2011 9:37 AM

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Mississippi River crested in Memphis at nearly 48 feet on Tuesday, falling short of its all-time record but still soaking low-lying areas with enough water to require a massive cleanup. National Weather Service meteorologist Bill Borghoff says the river reached 47.85 feet at 2... more »
  • Homes Abandoned As Mississippi River Keeps Rising

    May 9, 2011 5:58 AM

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Getting the word out through TV and online isn't enough for Memphis officials who were going door-to-door warning a couple hundred people that they should abandon their homes before they are swamped by waters from the rising Mississippi River. Memphis residents have been abandoning low-lying homes... more »
  • Memphis Police Giving Door-To-Door Flood Warning

    May 6, 2011 11:46 AM

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Police officers went door to door Friday urging Memphis residents to leave nearly 1,000 homes expected to be inundated by a near-record flood of the Mississippi River and its tributaries. Emergency workers handed out bright yellow fliers in English and Spanish that read, "Evacuate!!! Your... more »
  • Rivers to Crest Soon; Damage Assessments Continuing

    May 5, 2011 3:12 PM

    Governor Steve Beshear said Thursday that much of the lower Ohio River is beginning to crest, two weeks after Kentucky began experiencing a successive system of storms that caused flooding, tornadoes and straight line winds throughout much of the state. The Mississippi River is projected to crest on Saturday. ... more »
  • Flooding Disrupts Barge Traffic On Ohio River In Western Kentucky

    May 5, 2011 9:57 AM

    SMITHLAND, Ky. (AP) - Commercial barge traffic on the Ohio River and tributaries has been halted because of flooding and closed locks. Jerry Knapper, assistant vice president of Ingram Barge, told The Paducah Sun his company's operations are halted in western Kentucky because locks are closed on the Ohio,... more »
  • Flood Unease Builds South Along The Mississippi

    May 4, 2011 8:03 AM

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Flood worries that prompted the U.S. government to blast open a Missouri levee to ease pressure on some towns are rippling down the Mississippi River, prompting more evacuations and unease as the Army Corps of Engineers weighs whether to purposely inundate more land with water. The... more »
  • Rain Ends, Leaves Flooding In Its Wake

    May 4, 2011 6:23 AM

    The rain finally stopped falling across central Kentucky Tuesday afternoon, bringing waterlogged Kentuckians a little relief. Franklin County received more than 4 inches of rain in 24 hours, flooding many roads, washing others away. Floodwaters covered both entrances to the Two Creeks subdivision, leaving residents stranded for more than... more »
  • 6:00 Weather Update

    May 4, 2011 6:08 AM

    Visibility is down to 1/2 and even 1/4 mile in a few spots southeast. Watch for flooded roads and patchy, dense fog Wednesday morning. We are chilly as well with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s. A few showers will hang across eastern counties but most of... more »
  • School Bus Gets Stuck On Rain-Swollen Bourbon County Road

    May 3, 2011 12:09 PM

    No one was hurt Tuesday morning after a school bus got stuck on a flooded road in Bourbon County. The incident happened on Levy Road near North Middletown. The school bus driver said he underestimated how high the water on the road was based on how high it was... more »
  • UPDATE: Beshear Headed Back To Western Kentucky As Flooding Worsens

    May 3, 2011 10:01 AM

    PADUCAH, Ky. (AP) - As flooding intensifies in western Kentucky, the commonwealth has opened a Regional Emergency Coordination Center at the Benton Armory in Marshall County. The center is assisting local emergency response efforts, allowing local, state, and federal officials to coordinate broad emergency responses across the region. ... more »
  • Road Closure In Bourbon County

    May 3, 2011 9:32 AM

    A portion of KY 1879 (Millersburg/Cynthiana Road) in Bourbon County is closed due to high water, according to the Kentucky Transportation Department. The closure is located between mile point 1.5 to mile point 3.0. more »
  • Some Road Flooding In Fayette County

    May 3, 2011 9:18 AM

    As rain continues across central Kentucky, reports of high water over roadways increase. In Fayette County officials report high water along Parkers Mill Road, and also on the bridge on Bowman Mill between Parkers Mill and Military Pike. There are also reports of road flooding along Old Frankfort... more »
  • Tuesday Flood Warnings

    May 3, 2011 9:08 AM

    A flood warning is in effect for Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Fayette, Henry, Jessamine, Marion, Mercer, Nicholas, Franklin, Harrison, Nelson, Taylor, Scott, Shelby, Washington, & Woodford counties through Tuesday evening. 2-4" of rain in the last 24 hours has caused extensive flooding and numerous road closures due to flood water. Use... more »
  • Beshear Plans To Head Back To Flooded Western Kentucky

    May 3, 2011 7:04 AM

    PADUCAH (AP) - As flooding intensifies in western Kentucky, the commonwealth has opened a Regional Emergency Coordination Center at the Benton Armory in Marshall County. The center assists local emergency response efforts, allowing local, state, and federal officials to coordinate broad emergency responses across the region. Gov. Steve Beshear is... more »
  • Heavy Rains Causing Road Flooding

    May 3, 2011 6:46 AM

    It's raining. Again. And the heavy rainfall is causing problems along Kentucky roadways. Officials in Frankfort report several flooded roads Tuesday morning. Wilkinson Boulevard is closed about a half mile from the Capitol Plaza Tower due to high water. Officials also report flooding problems on U.S.-420, along... more »
  • 6:00 Weather Update

    May 3, 2011 6:09 AM

    Moderate rain continues to swamp the Bluegrass with 1-3" rainfall totals overnight. We have multiple reports of flooding coming out of Frankfort where they've had close to 3.5" since late yesterday. Use extreme caution on your commute Tuesday morning and avoid flooded roads. The rain will gradually shift east... more »
  • 3:00 AM Weather Update

    May 3, 2011 3:05 AM

    Light to moderate rain is falling across most of the Bluegrass with southeastern counties remaining dry so far overnight. We've seen a general 1-2" from LEX west to Louisville in the last 24 hours and it's still coming down. A flood warning is in effect for Henry county and a... more »
  • National Guard Troops Mobilized To Help Flooding Evacuations In W. Kentucky

    May 2, 2011 1:38 PM

    As flood waters threaten western Kentucky, National Guard troops and Fish and Wildlife officials were en route Monday afternoon to assist in the evacuation of local citizens. One hundred soldiers from 1123rd Engineer Co. (Leitchfield) and 103rd Chemical Co. (Richmond) are preparing to deploy to the city of Ledbetter,... more »
  • Storms Leave Damage, Flooding Concerns Behind

    April 28, 2011 5:58 AM

    Storms and heavy rains finally wound down across the Commonwealth early Thursday morning, leaving damage and flooding concerns in their wake. Several inches of rain fell on already saturated ground, and swollen creeks and rivers Wednesday. April rainfall amounts set records across Kentucky, and even with a dry-out in... more »
  • Kentucky National Guard Troops Mobilized For Flood Relief Mission

    April 26, 2011 5:09 PM

    The Kentucky National Guard is currently deploying troops in support of flood relief efforts in western Kentucky. "At the request of Governor Steve Beshear, I've directed the mobilization of more than 80 Soldiers in support of the current flood situation," said Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini, adjutant general for... more »
  • State Urges Citizens To Prepare For More Adverse Weather

    April 26, 2011 4:32 PM

    Beginning late last week, a series of weather systems have created severe storms bringing high winds, hail, tornadoes and historic rain amounts affecting the Commonwealth, prompting Governor Steve Beshear to declare Monday that a state of emergency exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Severe storms are in the forecast... more »
  • Weather Impacting Northeast Kentucky Roads

    April 26, 2011 4:17 PM

    Motorists should travel with caution this week as high water and embankment failures remain a threat to highways in northeast Kentucky. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, no high water had been reported across state highways in Bath, Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Fleming, Greenup, Lewis, Mason, Nicholas and Rowan counties. But,... more »
  • Fifth Arkansas Flood Victim Found; Death Toll Now 9

    April 26, 2011 3:12 PM

    BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) - The death toll in Arkansas has risen to nine. A county coroner says a fifth person has been found dead in flooding in Bentonville in the northwest part of the state. Benton County Coroner Daniel Oxford said Tuesday the latest victim had been riding in... more »
  • Flooding Causes Nicholas County County Road To Split

    April 26, 2011 12:12 PM

    A Nicholas County road has been closed to all traffic after it broke apart due to heavy rains that caused instability in the ground below it. County officials say the road, Dixie Highway, will require hundreds of thousands of dollars to repair, and that they would appeal to Governor... more »
  • Western Kentucky Town Evacuated As More Rain On The Way

    April 26, 2011 11:27 AM

    HENDERSON, Ky. (AP) - Flooding, power outages and other weather-related problems are popping up around Kentucky. In the community of Geneva outside Henderson, many homes near the Ohio River are accessible only by boat, while the town of Sulphur northeast of Louisville was evacuated as a precaution as officials... more »
  • District 5 Road Closures Due To Flooding

    April 26, 2011 9:26 AM

    According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 Office the following roadways are closed due to high water or damage from flooding: • KY 1262 (Rocky Branch Road) in Franklin County closed between Lucas Lane and Peaks Mill Road (mile points 5.2 and 6.6) due to a rock slide... more »
  • Fayette Health Dept. Offers Tips For Flood Cleanup

    April 26, 2011 8:41 AM

    The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department says area residents should use caution when dealing with floodwaters. Flooding can introduce dangerous materials into buildings, including sewage and other bacteria. Health Department officials suggest the following tips for safe flooding cleanup. ·Keep children and pets out of the affected area until... more »
  • As Waters Rise, A Woman Recalls Record Flood Of '37

    April 26, 2011 7:15 AM

    As rains continue and water creeps up the banks of the Ohio River, area residents fear flooding could rival the records set in the great flood of 1937 - the worst in history. Towns like Silver Grove in Campbell County were submerged that year. Nora Smith remembers. ... more »
  • Levees Ready To Burst As Rain Pounds Central US

    April 26, 2011 6:32 AM

    POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. (AP) - Relentless, driving rain is pounding southern Missouri, leaving levees ready to burst and sending residents to higher ground - and the rain isn't expected to stop for days. Tuesday brought the promise of more showers and thunderstorms to the area around Poplar Bluff in southeast... more »
  • Governor Beshear Declares State of Emergency

    April 25, 2011 5:06 PM

    Governor Steve Beshear declared a State of Emergency Monday due to the severe storms and flooding that have impacted the state beginning last week. Heavy rains and multiple rounds of severe weather occurred over much of Kentucky, Southwest Missouri, Southern Illinois and Southern Indiana over the weekend. This weather... more »
  • Flooding Closes Nolin Lake State Park

    April 25, 2011 4:45 PM

    Nolin Lake State Park in Edmonson County is temporarily closed due to flooding. The closure also affects the park's campground. For further updates about Nolin Lake State Park and other state parks that are affected by weather conditions, call the park or check the park system's website at www.parks.ky.gov... more »
  • Kentuckians Evacuate, Sandbag As Waters Rise

    April 25, 2011 3:51 PM

    LOUISVILLE (AP) - Kentuckians are bracing for what some officials say could be historic flooding, leaving low-lying areas and readying sandbags as streams rush, rivers rise, and severe storms continue. Officials in western Kentucky cities and towns along the Ohio River scrambled Monday to take as many precautions as... more »
  • Flooding Concerns Continue As More Rain Expected Across State

    April 25, 2011 11:42 AM

    (AP) - A weekend of pounding rain from storms that spawned at least four confirmed tornadoes are causing sections of impassable Kentucky roadways to slip away, and some residents have been packing up and heading to higher ground as the water rises. In the town of West Point, 31... more »
  • Flooding Continues In Kentucky, More Rain Coming

    April 25, 2011 8:22 AM

    LOUISVILLE (AP) - Kentuckians are being cautioned to be aware of rising water from the Mississippi River through the Bluegrass region. The National Weather Service has posted a flash flood warning for all of western Kentucky. A flood warning includes Bowling Green, Louisville, Campbellsville, Jasper and Elizabethtown. On east,... more »
  • Louisville Residents Dealing With Flooding

    April 25, 2011 6:40 AM

    Heavy weekend rains brought flooding to Louisville over the weekend. The Ohio River rose above flood stage, swamping homes and roads. Officials shut down several flooded roads, and rushing water is compounding problems, washing away pavement. State crews continue to work, installing a cross drain that can remove... more »
  • A Cool, Dry & Sunny Break

    April 21, 2011 8:40 AM

    It won't last long but Thursday will be a brief reprieve from the wet and stormy weather we've seen so much of lately. Expect mostly to eventually partly sunny skies with highs around 60 Thursday afternoon. Showers and storms are back on the scene overnight as a warm front... more »
  • 6:20 AM Weather Update

    April 20, 2011 6:30 AM

    Aside from lingering showers in the Bluegrass and a few non-severe t-storms across far southeastern counties everything is quieting down weather wise. Watch for minor flooding and debris from the high wind overnight on your morning commute. We're in the low 60s this morning with mid to upper 60s... more »
  • A Wet And Stormy First Half

    April 15, 2011 8:39 AM

    I'm talking about the first half of the weekend... showers and storms are on the way again so get ready. Some mid and high clouds gave us hazy enough sunshine this morning that we had a nice mild start to your Friday but it won't last long. Showers and storms... more »
  • Storms To Develop Across Kentucky, Could Add To Flooding

    April 15, 2011 7:41 AM

    LOUISVILLE (AP) - Storms forecast to move through Kentucky on Friday are expected to bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall. A storm system is moving northeastward and is responsible for at least three tornado deaths in Oklahoma and Arkansas. The National Weather Service says the potent system will... more »
  • Lexington Residents Dealing With Sewage Mixed With Storm Flooding

    April 12, 2011 5:56 PM

    The rain is not only causing flooding problems in one Lexington neighborhood, it is contributing to a sewage back up. John Collins and his wife say they woke up this morning to the sound of water at their Aster Road Home. They looked a little closer and realized sewage... more »
  • Emergency Operations Center Activated

    April 12, 2011 11:41 AM

    The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) has activated the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) at Level II in response to increased flooding around the Commonwealth. Additional personnel from KYEM and Kentucky National Guard continue to monitor the developing situation and fulfill any requests for assistance. The KYEM... more »
  • Road Closures In Northeastern Counties

    April 12, 2011 8:54 AM

    Transportation officials say storm-related damage and high water has led to the closure of several roads in northeastern Kentucky. As of 8:30 a.m., closures include: MASON COUNTY KY 8 - 0.75 miles west of KY 3056 at milepoint 10.3 due to slide. NICHOLAS COUNTY KY... more »
  • Road Closures And Accidents Due To Flooding

    April 12, 2011 8:14 AM

    Police report numerous road closures and minor accidents due to the heavy rains. Woodford County dispatchers report problems at McCracken Pike and Glen's Creek with the creek out of the banks. Lexington police reported standing water along Man 'O War at Cromwell. There are three non-injury accidents along... more »
  • Heavy Rains Causing Flooding Problems

    April 12, 2011 5:24 AM

    Heavy rains continued to drench the Bluegrass State overnight, prompting the National Weather Service to issue flood watches and warnings across the Commonwealth. More than 3 inches of rain have fallen over western counties, with up two two inch totals over the Bluegrass Region, swelling creeks and rivers and... more »
  • 6:30 AM Weather Update

    March 9, 2011 6:46 AM

    The rain keeps falling and the totals are rising. We've seen 1 to 2 inch totals from Lexington into western counties Wednesday morning with lighter amounts east. Watch for water collecting on the roads during your commute. Areas that have seen flooding recently could see additional flooding problems later this... more »
  • Jessamine Community Escapes Flooding This Time Around

    February 25, 2011 6:54 AM

    As the heavy rains fell Thursday night into Friday morning, worries rose along East Hickman Creek, even though the water ultimately did not. Residents living in Tates Creek estates say the pounding rain sounded just like it did in 2009 when the Jessamine County community was completely flooded. This... more »
  • Bodies Of 3 Missing Amish Children Found, 1 Still Missing

    February 25, 2011 5:32 AM

    MAYFIELD, Ky. (AP) - Three Amish children were swept away and died when the horse-drawn buggy they were in overturned in a creek swollen by heavy rains and authorities were searching for a fourth child Friday. A married couple along with seven children were trying to cross the creek Thursday... more »
  • Standing Water Could Hamper Morning Commute

    February 25, 2011 5:17 AM

    Upward of 3 inches of rain fell over some areas of the Bluegrass over the last 24 hours. That could cause some issues during your morning commute. There is water standing on roadways in some areas. At least three vehicles got stuck in high water along Leestown Road... more »
  • 6:00 Weather Update

    December 1, 2010 6:35 AM

    Light snow showers have set up shop over northern counties Wednesday morning and there have been a few reports of light accumulation. Temperatures have bottomed out in the upper 20s and low 30s. Watch for icy spots on the roads and flooded roads in southeastern counties during your morning... more »
  • Flooding Assistance Deadline Nears

    September 16, 2010 8:40 AM

    PIKEVILLE (AP) - Residents and business owners hit by summer flooding in six eastern Kentucky counties are approaching a deadline to apply for government assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has set a deadline of Sept. 21 for those who suffered losses in the July storms. It's also the deadline... more »
  • Some Flooding On NC Outer Banks As Earl Passes

    September 3, 2010 7:57 AM

    BUXTON, N.C. (AP) - First light reveals some flooding on the narrow vacation islands of North Carolina's Outer Banks after Hurricane Earl passed in the night. One to two feet of water covered roadways in the community of Buxton on Cape Hatteras early Friday, pushing loose debris around including plywood,... more »
  • $12.5 Million In Federal Disaster Aid Funds Approved For Kentucky Flooding

    August 27, 2010 12:45 PM

    More than $12.5 million has been approved in federal disaster grants and loans for Kentuckians in the six counties affected by the July severe storms, flooding and mudslides. And, more than 2,300 Kentuckians have registered for federal disaster assistance from FEMA. Deadline for registration is Sept. 21. Individual Assistance was... more »
  • Local Doctors Raising Money To Help Pakistan Flooding Victims

    August 25, 2010 2:36 PM

    The flooding in Pakistan is among the worst natural disasters of our time. Now, local doctors are reaching out and raising money to help. More than twenty million people have been affected by the flooding, and at least 1,500 are dead from it. Dr. Jamil Farooqui's family lives in one... more »
  • Pike County To Hold Housing Forum In Wake Of Flooding Crisis

    August 24, 2010 3:45 PM

    Two flooding disasters in Pike County in the past 13 months has left a housing shortage in the county that officials say has become a dire situation. The most recent flash flooding in the county, which happened on July 17, left many people without homes or any possessions. It is... more »
  • Corbin Experiencing Flooding

    August 18, 2010 1:16 PM

    Heavy rain has caused flooding in Corbin. more »
  • Kentucky Receives Additional Federal Funding For May Flooding Disaster

    August 12, 2010 1:44 PM

    Governor Steve Beshear announced Thursday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will increase its funding to the Commonwealth in support of the May flooding and severe storms federal disaster. FEMA is amending the standard cost-share arrangement for disaster assistance Under the new agreement, the Public Assistance Program is expanding... more »
  • Beshear Says More Pike Residents Affected By Flood Can Get Food Benefits, Disaster Assistance

    August 6, 2010 11:48 AM

    Governor Steve Beshear announced Friday that more families affected by the recent flooding in Pike County are eligible to apply for aid from a federal disaster assistance program. Kentucky recently received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Nutrition Service (FNS) to operate a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program... more »
  • Pike Residents Affected By Flood Can Get Food Benefits, Disaster Assistance

    August 3, 2010 11:10 AM

    Governor Steve Beshear announced Tuesday that families in Pike County who were affected by recent flooding may receive help from a federal disaster assistance program. Gov. Beshear said that Kentucky has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Nutrition Service to operate a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program... more »
  • Mold Can Cause Problems In Flood Aftermath

    August 3, 2010 9:05 AM

    Mold can cause a growing problem in the aftermath of floods and pose a health risk if you don't take care of it. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Kentucky Department of Public Health officials urge Kentuckians to take time and clean thoroughly before returning to flooded homes. "People are... more »
  • Beshear Announces Emergency Grants To Eliminate Dumps In 6 Counties With July Flood Damage

    August 2, 2010 3:24 PM

    Gov. Steve Beshear announced Monday that approximately $250,000 is being awarded in emergency grants to help six flood-damaged counties clean up solid waste generated by flooding. The eligible counties are those that declared a state of emergency because of the major flood event earlier in July. “After flood waters recede... more »
  • Pike County Officials Put Out Appeal For Flood Relief Items

    July 29, 2010 10:06 AM

    Officials in Pike County said Thursday that they are still in need of numerous items following last week's devestating floods. Officials say everything from volunteers to monetary donations are needed. Monetarty donations can be made to the Red Cross, Christian Appalachian Project, RAM Kentucky, Pike Minestral Association. Online donations can... more »
  • UK Football Players To Help Flood Victims In Pikeville

    July 28, 2010 5:21 PM

    The University of Kentucky Football Team is assisting the Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) to kickoff CAP's Friends that CARE initiative. The UK Athletes will be at the CAP Warehouse on Thursday July 29, starting at 3:00 p.m. to give their time helping to continue CAP'S efforts to assist flood victims... more »
  • Family Of Four Rescued By Flash Flooding In Berea

    July 28, 2010 5:12 AM

    The rain came fast and hit southern Madison County hard Tuesday, covering roads and covering parts of Highway 595 in Berea in a matter of minutes. Some residents there are waking up to a day of clean up, although some say they're lucky to be alive. "I knew I couldn't... more »
  • Pet Adoption Fees Waived At Pike County Animal Shelter After Flooding

    July 23, 2010 2:57 PM

    People can adopt a pet from the Pike County Animal Shelter and not have to pay an adoption fee following the devestating flooding earlier this month. Pike County Judge-Executive Wayne T. Rutherford signed an executive order on Thursday waiving the adoption fees for animals during the declared flooding emergency. “Certain... more »
  • Search Continues For Missing Carter County Woman Swept Away By Flood Waters

    July 23, 2010 11:37 AM

    Search crews returned Friday to the creek where a Carter County woman is feared dead after being washed away in her mobile home earlier this week. Fire departments have been looking along the banks of the Little Sinking Creek for 72-year-old Mary Littleton since her mobile home washed away in... more »
  • Crews Still Searching For Missing Carter County Woman

    July 23, 2010 7:47 AM

    Still no sign of an elderly Carter County woman who was swept away in her mobile home during a flash flood Wednesday morning. Someone spotted Mary Littleton, 72, as her mobile home floated down Little Sinking Creek, but she hasn't been seen since. Crews continue to search for Littleton, but... more »