Frankfort community recovering from historic flooding
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Frankfort water treatment plant resumes operations
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Frankfort Plant Board treatment plant is back in operation after floodwaters temporarily submerged parts of the facility, according to officials. Plant officials confirmed that the electrical equipment has been reconnected, allowing operations to resume. During the outage, the community was asked to conserve water while crews worked to restore the facility. However, officials…
Update on historic flooding
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — While the Kentucky River may have crested, Governor Andy Beshear is warning residents that the state of emergency in the Commonwealth is far from over. “Remember this event is not over until the waters have receded, until the areas that have flooded are fully dry, until we don’t have saturated grounds that can create…
Frankfort High School football stadium damaged by flood waters
Head coach says that water has damaged multiple structures on the property
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW)- Frankfort High School football is unable to access its home field and facilities in the Bellepoint neighborhood with several feet of standing water blocking access as of Monday night. “My first reaction was amazement and shock at the height of the water,” said Davis. Head coach of the Panthers, Stephen Davis, says that he went…
Brief chance for rain tonight and temps sink to the mid 20s
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…
Mercer County floods force drinking water giveaway
Crews distribute water at fairgrounds as emergency supply dwindles
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…
Kentucky State Police says missing man’s body recovered from floodwaters
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…
‘The water came up really quick’: Frankfort residents react to historic flooding
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….
Skies finally clear out on Monday
As skies clear out temperatures will be dropping tonight as a Freeze Warning is out for most of the area
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…
Parts of Nelson County experience high water levels
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Proud Mary BBQ unreachable due to floods
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Mercer County handing out bottled water
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…
Frankfort mayor provides update on river cresting
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Massive flooding affecting businesses in Frankfort
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Frankfort residents hit hard by historically high river levels
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Another soggy day today but drier weather is on the way
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…
Weather Impact Day: Strong storms and heavy rain return Saturday evening
Another round of storms and heavy rain will increase the flash flooding threat across the region
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…
Community grieves loss of 9-year-old swept away by flood waters
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…
Mayor Gorton declares State of Emergency in Fayette County due to severe weather
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…
Jager Burton, with newfound confidence, becoming a leader for UK football
"I feel like I finally have that confidence back where I know I can play. I know the coaches trust and believe in me."
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….
Man O’ War Harley-Davidson in studio with a slate of events
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Flooding impacts local businesses as Kentucky River continues to rise
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…
Several roads closed due to high water in Mt. Sterling
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…
Flooding rain and severe storm threat continues
Additional rounds of heavy rain and strong storms are expected
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…