Heavy rains have led to multiple road closures throughout Hardin County and officials are warning residents to take extra precautions.
Here’s the latest from the deadly weather system that has killed two in Kentucky and is forcing evacuations across the commonwealth. Check out new photos and video.
A flash flood warning for Bullitt, Nelson and Spencer counties in central Kentucky due to expected thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Areas expected to experience flash flooding included Bardstown, Shepherdsville, Pioneer Village, Taylorsville, Mount Washington, Hillview, Lebanon Junction, Hebron Estates, Bloomfield and Fox Chase.
Frankfort Mayor Layne Wilkerson released a statement saying that a curfew will be enacted for flood-affected areas starting at 8 p.m. Sunday and ending on Monday at 6 a.m.
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KARK on MSNCentral Arkansas highways, interstates affected by floodingHigh water has become a rising problem across roadways following severe weather in central Arkansas. According to ARDOT, one area of concern is on Interstate 57 in Jacksonville at the Redmond Road exit,
Several Kentucky communities are expected to be isolated by floodwaters as rising rivers and streams cover roads around the region.
The city of Clarksville said it looked into remapping its flood zones in February but learned it would cost the city a “lofty amount.”
Several Kentucky communities are expected to be isolated by floodwaters as rising rivers and streams cover roads around the region.
A significant concern is surrounding the White River in Arkansas, particularly for towns west of Memphis including Newport, Augusta, and Des Arc. As flood forecasts estimate that levels will rise above flood stage,
Levels are unusually high for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities in the Kimpton and Lilley Bottom area are at risk of being affected by flooding from groundwater.
Hardin County residents are facing significant damages after heavy flooding has left water covering numerous roadways and threatening homes across the community.