The start of the work week brings a much needed break from the rain. Parts of central Kentucky still under several feet of water due to the deadly flooding. Several counties reporting between 8-10 inches of rain in the past week. There is a chance for brief showers tonight as a cold front sinks to the east/southeast, but it should…
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Historic floods are impacting numerous communities across Kentucky—and also having a major effect on clean drinking water. It’s a challenge residents in Mercer County are currently faced with. On Monday, officials in Harrodsburg worked to address that issue. A long line of cars and multiple pallets of drinking water—that was the scene at…
UPDATE FROM KSP: ***UPDATE*** KEVIL, Ky. (April 7, 2025) – The deceased body of Lee Chandler has been recovered from floodwaters. Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, McCracken County Sheriff’s Department, McCracken County Rescue Squad, Ballard County Sheriff’s Department, Ballard County Rescue Squad, Marshall County Rescue Squad, and Trigg County Rescue Squad assisted in the recovery of…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Niehgborhoods, communties and businesses in Frankfort are working to recover after being hit by devastating flooding. Officials say it’s now a waiting game as to when flood waters recede and the cleanup process begins. James Cornish’s family lives in the Bellepoint neighborhood. He says he hasn’t seen flooding like this since 1978….
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After days of torrential rain, storms, and significant flooding across central and eastern Kentucky, we’re finally catching a break… at least for now. The sun is breaking through, and Monday is shaping up to be a much quieter weather day across the Commonwealth. But don’t let the sunshine fool you—big swings in temperatures…
Categories: Featured, GDK, Local News, News
Categories: Featured, GDK, Local News, News
HARRODSBURG, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Mercer County residents are running on the city’s stored water supply, which officials say will not last throughout the entire day. According to the City of Harrodsburg, the water treatment plant had to be shut down, prompting the urgent call for conservation. In response, officials are distributing bottled water to Mercer County residents only…
Categories: Featured, GDK, Local News, News
Categories: Featured, GDK, Local News, News
Categories: Featured, Local News, News, Weather
More rain for central and eastern Kentucky today as a stationary boundary slowly moves to the south and east. A flood watch is still in effect for Fayette and surrounding counties through western Kentucky with flash flood warnings for areas along the Kentucky River. Casey County reporting over 9 inches of rain in the past 5 days and Mercer County…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Our historic weather pattern continues on Saturday evening has strong-to-severe thunderstorms will increase the flash flooding threat overnight. There’s a Level 2 out of 5 Severe Risk for most of the ABC 36 viewing area. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat, but there is a spin-up tornado threat especially across the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – A nine-year-old boy has died after being swept away by flood waters early Friday morning. Police say the child was on his way to his school bus stop when he was caught up in the floodwaters. “Emergency crews recovered the missing juvenile who was confirmed deceased,” said Assistant Police Chief Scott Tracy. Those…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Mayor Linda Gorton has declared a State of Emergency in Fayette County in response to the severe weather impacting Kentucky since April 2, according to a release from the Mayor’s Office. The State of Emergency is in effect until 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7. Officials say the declaration was made to help provide…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Jager Burton is a native Lexintonian, a former Mr. Kentucky Football and a Freshman All-SEC selection. He’s played in almost 40 games for Kentucky since joining from high school powerhouse Frederick Douglass four years ago. Experience is something he’s never lacked. But, since his first college season, confidence hasn’t been the easiest to come by….
Categories: Community, News at Noon, Noon Guests
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The relentless flooding across Central Kentucky is now impacting local businesses as the Kentucky River continues to overflow its banks. Proud Mary’s BBQ, a popular riverside restaurant located just outside of Lexington, faced rapidly rising water levels Friday. According to the restaurant’s owner, Emilee Sierp, the river extended into their outdoor seating and bar…
MT. STERLING, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — People around Mt. Sterling say they’re used to flooding, and while the high waters can be an inconvenience, this isn’t the worst storm they’ve had to deal with. “Here in Montgomery County, we’ve actually been lucky enough not to have to deal with a storm other than the usual tree down, power…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – We’ve been stuck in an incredibly active and dangerous weather pattern—and unfortunately, it’s not letting up just yet. The stalled frontal boundary that’s been draped across the Commonwealth is finally beginning to lift northward, but not before dropping incredible rainfall totals. As of 10 a.m. Friday, the Kentucky Mesonet site near Liberty in…
Categories: GDK, GDK Guests, Pets need Pals
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Crews are continuing to assess the damage left behind by severe storms that swept through Louisville Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. According to ABC affiliate WHAS 11, strong winds struck the Middletown area, particularly neighborhoods near the I-64 and Gene Snyder Interchange on the city’s east end. Officials say the storm caused significant…
Categories: Featured, Local News, News, State News, Weather
Categories: Featured, Local News, News, Weather