How to help the victims of flooding across Kentucky

Torrential rain flooded parts of Kentucky over the weekend, claiming three lives in Madison County, leaving homes flooded and roads inaccessible.

Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on Saturday and 18 counties declared local states of emergency.

According to Kentucky.gov, over 63 water rescues and evacuations were conducted, 320 homes in Madison County were without water and numerous roads were closed across the Commonwealth. Beshear said while the state is still in a “search and rescue phase,” they are working to survey damage quickly in order to submit a request for federal assistance.

Here is how you can help in the meantime.

• Team Kentucky launched an emergency relief fund in response to state disasters years ago and was expanded to aid victims of this weekend’s floods on Saturday. Donations to the fund can be mailed to the Public Protection Cabinet, or sent in electronically at teamkystormrelieffund.ky.gov.
• On a more local level, the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky, based in Hazard, serves 54 Appalachian Kentucky counties in building communities, growing assets and providing students with scholarships. Since beginning in 2017, $1,800,000 has been raised in “impact investments” that support energy efficient affordable housing, downtown revitalization through commercial real estate development and low-interest loans for entrepreneurship.
• After the 2025 floods, $596,500 was raised through the Invest 606 Flood Relief Grant for 1,193 individuals and families who were impacted.
• Over $18.4 million were raised and awarded for flood relief following the 2022 floods. Donations can be made to the Appalachian Crisis Aid website.
• The University of Kentucky has numerous resources and funds to support flood relief across Kentucky. Donations can be made to support UK students and UK employees affected by flooding.
• Shaping Our Appalachian Region provides local donation opportunities such as Pikeville Medical Center and the Appalachian Regional Healthcare’s Flood Relief Fund.
• SOAR also provides resources for Kentuckians affected by the floods such as FEMA assistance applications, replacing lost documents, homeowner disaster cleanup and crisis support contacts.

Do you need help after Kentucky flooding?

If you were affected by the floods and need assistance with damage assessment, home repair, employment or appliance replacement, take the Kentucky Emergency Management Disaster Needs Survey. This survey helps aid in recommending resources and program referrals, and helps to record the disaster-related needs of Kentuckians.

Kentuckians can also call (502) 607-6665 for the survey.