Flooding shuts down Lexington roads, at least four call for rescue from high water
Police and firefighters in Lexington were called to multiple reports of people trapped in high waters Monday after heavy rains left several roads impassable.
The Lexington Fire Department responded to at least four water rescue calls after the rains Monday afternoon, Battalion Chief Jordan Saas said. The people who called were able to be helped safely from the water, he said.
Multiple roadways were blocked by police across Lexington as pooling water made it impossible or unsafe for vehicles to pass through.
While waters were reportedly starting to recede by about 4:30 p.m. Monday, more rain was expected.
A flood warning was put in place for Fayette County until 6:30 p.m., according to WKYT chief meteorologist Chris Bailey.
“Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots,” the National Weather Service’s Louisville office said in its flood warning for Fayette County.
This story was originally published May 18, 2020 at 4:50 PM.
