The area received multiple inches of rainfall which led to flooding over roadways in every western Kentucky county in the WSIL region. Over the past several days, the list of flooded roadways are diminishing. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the flooding is crossing roadways, which is impacting motorists.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is preparing for flooding ahead of weekend rainfall. Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on Friday morning as anywhere from two to five inches of rain are expected to fall from Saturday to Sunday.
KYTC District 1 reports several roadways across western Kentucky are experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall passing through the region. Here is a list of reported impacted roadways.
The Kentucky National Guard (KYNG) continues its response efforts for the ongoing severe winter storm crisis, deploying 256 service
PADUCAH, Ky. (KFVS) - A transportation company will expand with a more than $5 million investment in its Paducah facility. According to Governor Andy Beshear’s office, the Marquette Transportation Co. provides barge towing services on inland waterways. The new investment is expected to create up to 55 new jobs.
On Friday, Feb. 14, ahead of the heavy rains, the governor declared a state of emergency. On Saturday, Beshear requested, and President Donald Trump granted, an emergency disaster declaration for Kentucky. At least 15 people died in Kentucky from floods and freezing temperatures.
Between 2-4 inches is anticipated in the Louisville area. "In the last 48 hours, we have seen four seasons of weather," Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray said during a Sunday news conference. "Rain, then snow. We've even had thunderstorms ...
The heavy rain continues to fall across Kentucky and many areas are seeing the impacts. Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said they have crews working to put barriers around flooded roadways but not every road has one yet. Even if roads ...
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