Four dead in widespread flooding across Kentucky, Gov. Beshear confirms

By: Lantern staff

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: June 27, 2026

Words: 247

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Gov. Andy Beshear announced that four Kentuckians had died in widespread flooding on Saturday.

In a social media post late Saturday night, Beshear said three poeple had died in Madison County and one in Jackson County.

Earlier on Saturday, Beshear declared a state of emergency across the entire state. He asked that motorists stay off roadways after dark because of dangerous road conditions.

Five counties have declared a local state of emergency: Bullitt, Madison, …

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