Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on Sunday as deadly flooding swept across multiple counties in Kentucky, with search-and-rescue operations ongoing and damage assessments underway. Some areas of the state received as much as 8 inches of rain, leaving rising water to pose dangerous con ditions in multiple counties. The governor said the state plans to file a request for federal assistance to help affected communities recover. Beshear provided the update Sunday as rescue teams continued efforts to locate and assist those in distress. The flooding has resulted in fatalities, though specific death tolls were not immediately detailed in the governor’s initial statement. The state of emergency declaration allows Kentucky to mobilize additional resources, including the National Guard if needed, and streamlines procedures for emergency response efforts. It also enables faster reimbursement processes for state agencies and local governments responding to the disaster. Search-and-rescue operations were expected to continue as water levels remained elevated in affected areas. Residents in flood-prone regions were urged to avoid flooded roadways and remain alert for changing water conditions. The governor’s office indicated that damage assessments would help determine the full extent of the disaster and guide recovery priorities. State officials encouraged residents in affected areas to report damage and seek assistance through established emergency response channels. This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from WUKY 91.3 FM. The original source is available at https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-06-28/gov-beshear-updates-kentuckians-on-deadly-flooding-state-of-emergency. View in feeds The post Beshear declares state of emergency as deadly flooding sweeps Kentucky appeared first on The Lexington Times. ...read more read less