Four dead as Kentucky floods trigger emergency declarations and ongoing rescues

Widespread rainfall across Kentucky has left four people dead (three in Madison County and one in Jackson County) and prompted Gov. Beshear to declare a state of emergency as search-and-rescue teams work to reach stranded residents. Six to seven inches of rain fell in some areas, with more forecast, leading five counties to declare local emergencies and emergency crews from state police and swift-water rescue teams to respond. Drone footage shows significant flooding and damage in Richmond, including a reported church collapse, while precautionary evacuations and road closures persist as rescuers race to reach those in danger.