Gov. Beshear Updates Kentuckians on Deadly Flooding, State of Emergency

Areas saw as much as 8 inches of rain, with rising water continuing to pose dangerous conditions in multiple counties

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 28, 2026) - On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on the dangerous flooding that has impacted most of the state as Team Kentucky continues the search and rescue phase and begins damage assessments in affected areas. Multiple counties were hit with record amounts of rain in a short period of time, and the Governor said he will be making a request for both Public and Individual Assistance from the federal government.

"This flooding has devastated so many communities across our state and taken the lives of four children of God, gone too soon," said Gov. Andy Beshear. "While we are still in the search and rescue phase, we are also working quickly to survey damage to submit a request for federal assistance. People have lost their homes and so much more, and this type of support will be essential as we work to recover and rebuild together."

On Saturday, the Governor declared a state of emergency for the commonwealth. The number of cities and counties that have declared a local state of emergency has risen to 18: Bullitt, Clinton, Cumberland, Garrard, Grayson, Jackson, Jessamine, Madison, Meade, Mercer, Metcalf, Spencer and Wayne counties, along with the cities of Albany, Brandenburg, Burkesville, McKee and Muldraugh.

The Governor also signed an emergency order today allowing pharmacies in impacted areas to issue emergency refills.

Other updates include:

• Over 63 water rescues and evacuations have been conducted.
• Mutual aid response has been provided by the Anderson County Fire Department, Frankfort Fire Department, Georgetown Fire Department, Lexington Fire Department, Versailles Fire Department, Winchester Fire Department, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Kentucky State Police Air Support, Georgetown-Scott County Emergency Management Agency and Kentucky Urban Search and Rescue.
• There are 17 households sheltering in Madison County.
• 320 homes in Madison County are without water.
• There are many road closures across the state. For up-to-date roadway conditions, visit GoKy.Ky.gov.

Due to an increase in calls, Gov. Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to keep 911 lines open for emergency situations only. If you need help or support for a non-life-threatening situation, please use the State Warning Point line at .

For additional preparedness tips, visit kyem.ky.gov.

Gov. Beshear also implemented the state's price gouging laws to protect families from grossly overpriced goods and services. With the state of emergency in place, consumers in the commonwealth can report price gouging to the Office of the Attorney General. Under state law, price gougers can be held accountable.

If you would like to support Kentuckians affected by this severe weather event, please visit the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund. All donations go directly to survivors of emergency events in the commonwealth.

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