Kentucky officials fear deadly floods will linger as over 300 roads close
- Kentucky faced widespread flooding, and closures impacted numerous roads.
- Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding and rising river levels across the region.
- Many state routes became impassable, requiring traffic diversions and barricades.
- Officials urged caution: "Never drive through water" and heed barricades.
- Kentucky emergency teams worked to support affected communities with shelter and aid.
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Flood road closure update as of the morning of April 9 | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky
High water signs have been placed at the following locations in KYTC Districts 1 and 2 and 3: ***This list only includes routes that are maintained by the state, and not city and county roadways. ALERT: I-69 is now opened from I-169 to I-24 Todd County All state routes have reopened. Caldwell CountyKY 70 Beulah Rd between the 15.5-16.283 mile pointsKY 126 at the 4.7 mile point (Sims Rd) KY 128 between the 3.3-3.4 mile points at Ray Martin Rd KY …
Concerns remain in Tipton County after storms end
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Despite the threat of severe weather moving out, many areas are still seeing the aftereffects of flooding. In Tipton County, some roads are closed due to flooding and while the water is receding in some parts, there's still some concern ahead. Throughout Tipton County, roads covered by several feet of water are deemed completely impassable. "It's just amazing. I've never seen it this deep," Tipton County resident Brian Hu…
Flooding closes multiple roads in Western Kentucky, including I-69 and several state routes - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 1 is reporting multiple road closures and flooding issues across several counties. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and check for updates before traveling. Affected Roads and Counties The following roads are impacted by flooding: Ballard County U.S. 62: Open with high water from the 0 MP at the Ballard-Carlisle County Line and into the community of Lovelaceville.…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 Water Over the Road Report Sunday, April 6 8 p.m. Update - WNKY News 40 Television
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (April 6, 2025) – The list of known flooded state roads in the District 3 area is listed below. Please be aware road conditions change quickly. There may be roads that are flooded, but are not marked. Motorists are reminded not to attempt to drive through possible high water regardless if warning signs are in place or not. District 3 crews are doing their best to put out barricades and other traffic safety devices to close roa…
Gov. Andy Beshear reports over 500 road closures across KY, asks Frankfort residents to conserve water
Governor Andy Beshear reported 539 road closures, mudslides, and a rockslide in Kentucky. He, along with the Frankfort Plant Board, also asked Frankfort residents to conserve water.The governor says that an additional 250 barricades have been delivered from Chicago to Elizabethtown, and traffic is being diverted in communities like Dawson Springs. Beshear also mentions that Frankfort has been "heavily affected" by floods and is seeing record lev…
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