At least five people were killed, and dozens were sought following severe storms in Kentucky and Tennessee that triggered flash floods and washed out roads, officials said.
Two rounds of storms dropped nearly a foot of rain in some areas of Kentucky, surpassing previous rainfall records and overwhelming local communities. At least four people were killed in the storms, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said on June 28.
“This flooding has devastated so many communities across our state and taken the lives of four children of God, gone too soon,” Beshear said, adding that more than 63 water rescues have been conducted by local and state public safety agencies.
“While we are still in the search and rescue phase, we are also working quickly to survey damage to submit a request for federal assistance,” he added. “People have lost their homes and so much more, and this type of support will be essential as we work to recover and rebuild together.”…