Flash flooding kills one motorist in Kentucky as Flash Floo…
Car Crash Jackson Kentucky in Jackson, Kentucky: Rounds of dangerous flash flooding swamped the Ohio Valley on Saturday, prompting water rescues and evacuations as multiple Flash Flood Emergencies were issued across Kentucky. At least one motorist was killed after being swept away by flash floodwaters. Gov. Beshear declared a State of Emergency for the entire Commonwealth. Flash Flood Emergencies were issued in Jackson County for McKee, Sandgap and Clover Bottom, and in parts of Madison County including Richmond, where roads were submerged and numerous water rescue calls were reported. In Bullitt County, officials issued an urgent evacuation order for part of Lebanon Junction after a dam was reported to have suffered a 'moderate' failure. Widespread rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches fell across portions of the Ohio Valley.