Another death reported from severe weather in Kentucky last month, raising toll to 24
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Eastern KY suffers massive flooding
Raging flood waters over the weekend, and severe cold weather, have claimed the lives of 14 people across Kentucky.
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The death toll from last month’s severe weather has increased to 24, after Gov. Andy Beshear reported a new death Monday afternoon.
The latest fatality was a man from Floyd County. Beshear said he died in flooding that swept across much of the state beginning February 15.
“Please join me in praying for his family during this difficult time,” Beshear said Monday in post on X.
Beshear most recently announced a storm-related death on Feb. 25. The man is the second victim from Floyd County. The first, 71-year-old Sydney Cline, died in his pickup truck as a result of flooding in Stanville, Deputy Coroner Rick Branham previously said.
The 24 deaths were reported in Caldwell, Clay, Floyd, Graves Hardin, Hart, Jefferson, Livingston, Logan, Morgan, Nelson, Ohio, Pike, Scott, Washington and Warren counties.
Flooding claimed the lives of 12 of the victims while four others died from hypothermia. Three others died in weather-related crashes and the cause of death for the remaining five victims is unknown.
Anyone interested in supporting recovery efforts is encouraged to donate to the Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund. On Feb. 24 Beshear said the fund had raised $300,689 from 3,100 donors.
The money raised from the fund will first be used to cover funeral expenses before helping in other recovery efforts.
This story was originally published March 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM.
