Flood warning continues across Kentucky as more rainfall expected Saturday
Storms from Friday evening have left many Kentuckians without power as more rainfall is expected Saturday.
More than 8,000 homes and businesses were reported to be without power across the state Saturday morning. Jefferson and Daviess counties ranked the highest for the number of customers in the dark.
In Bullitt County, Judge-Executive Jerry Summers declared a state of emergency after crews conducted several water rescues and evacuations throughout Saturday morning. Officials say several roads in the area are unsafe for travel after a reported eight inches fell overnight in the area, according to radar data.
Showers are expected to break up late Saturday afternoon before another round moves in to continue storms into midday Sunday. Many across Central Kentucky are already facing flash flooding warnings, and as the downpour continues, the warnings are expected to grow.
The state is under a flood watch until 2 a.m., and in some areas, like Mercer County, have declared a state of emergency due to flooding.
Garrard County Emergency Management officials reported Saturday morning that multiple transformers have blown in the north end of the county and that several roads are flooded.
In Madison County, the Richmond Police Department said flooding was reported in the area of Catalpa Loop. Drivers are urged to stay away from standing or rushing water.
Spencer County Emergency Management officials reported that two bridges near the 4000 block of Plum Ridge Road will be closed until Monday due to damage to the bridges and roadways.
Taylorsville Spencer County Fire Protection Service performed a high water rescue Saturday morning after water rapidly swept away a car. Emergency officials in the county are asking drivers to stay off the roads as flash flooding creates dangerous conditions across the area.
