Another winter storm takes aim on the commonwealth

More accumulating and impactful snow is expected into the mid-week

President’s Day brought a break from the wet weather across Central and Eastern Kentucky, allowing rivers and streams to slowly recede after the significant flooding in many locations. While the sunshine was welcome, temperatures remained quite cold with many locations struggling to get into the upper-20s  and low-30s for afternoon highs. As we head into Tuesday, we’ll see an increase…

Hazard looks to rebuild after devastating floods

HAZARD, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — The town of Hazard was hit by some of the worst flooding the town has seen in years. Now, the cleanup process begins. “It’s just utter devastation,” Assistant County Attorney Sam Collins said. Business owners are working to rebuild after nearly five feet of flood water filled their buildings. The Hazard football team…

Floodwaters turn downtown Beattyville into a river, forcing evacuations

Officials evacuate Beattyville as flooding causes severe damage

EE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Rescue crews in Lee County are working  to assist residents impacted by severe flooding, with residents evacuated as water levels surged Sunday night. Downtown Beattyville has turned into a river, with E. Main Street completely submerged and multiple roads closed. “As the water started coming up yesterday , we could tell it…

Governor Beshear confirms 11 flooding deaths

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Monday morning that the death toll from this past weekend’s severe storms has risen to 11. During an update, Beshear said two additional victims were confirmed overnight—a man from Hardin County and another from Floyd County. The governor warned that the number may continue to rise as search and recovery…

Two suspects shot, killed during a home invasion in Clay County

MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Two men are dead following an alleged home invasion and shooting in Clay County, according to Kentucky State Police. Investigators say the incident happened Saturday morning at a home in Manchester. Two armed men—identified as 44-year-old Roger Smith and 51-year-old Jeffrey Allen—allegedly forced their way into the home. According to state police, a juvenile…

Deadly historic flooding moves through Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky is preparing for more winter weather this week as emergency crews continue search and rescue operations following deadly, historic flooding over the weekend. According to Governor Andy Beshear, at least nine weather-related deaths have been confirmed, including multiple fatalities in Pike County, a woman and child in Hart County, and additional deaths in…

Families, pets rescued from historic flooding

MANCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Governor Andy Beshear announced that more than 1,000 people were rescued from floodwaters over the weekend as heavy rain caused widespread flooding across parts of Kentucky. In Clay County, the Manchester Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue Team responded to more than 24 emergency calls on Saturday, according to a post on the department’s Facebook…

Flooding and storm threat continues overnight ahead of some snow Sunday

Meteorologist Dillon Gaudet has the latest in your full ABC 36 Storm Team forecast

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – After a day of relentless rainfall, widespread flooding remains a major concern across much of southern and southeastern Kentucky. Heavy downpours earlier in the day led to flash flooding, and as the evening progresses, the focus is shifting toward river and areal flooding. Many area rivers have already reached moderate to major flood…

Fighting for animal welfare continues in Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Fighting to help those who can not ask for help themselves never stops. In the state of Kentucky, the Humane Society of the United States, politicians and organizations have been hard at work to bring about change. Secretary of State Michael Adams, says as an animal lover he is glad to see so many people…

A wet start to the weekend with some heavy rain expected

Flooding is possible given the saturated ground

A Wild Weather Weekend Ahead: Heavy Rain, Storms, and a Wintry Twist A powerful storm system is set to impact the region this weekend, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and even a quick shot of snow before temperatures take a sharp dive. A Flood Watch remains in effect through Sunday afternoon for all of Central and Eastern Kentucky as widespread rainfall…