Frankfort residents process effects of flooding as recovery begins

Floodwaters still rising after deadly US storms

Days of relentless rainfall across the US South and Midwest have finally subsided, but floodwaters continue to endanger lives and property across several states, with river levels still rising and the death toll mounting. At least 25 people have died in the wake of powerful storms that struck the region since mid-last week.Kentucky has been hit especially hard, with widespread flooding prompting evacuations, water rationing and damage to infrast…

Community is stronger than ever in wake of Kentucky River flood

As the floodwaters begin to move out of Frankfort, in its wake is mass devastation — but rising from the destruction, is a community that is stronger than ever.

Frankfort begins flooding cleanup, damage assessments as river recedes

Floodwaters should recede below major flood stage by Thursday after officials say the Kentucky River reached the second highest level Frankfort has seen.

Frankfort church begins cleanup after flooding

First Baptist Church on St. Claire Street was back in their building on Tuesday, surveying damage and starting to clean up from last week's flooding. From what we saw, that process is expected to take some time. Clay Mason is the chairman of deacons at First Baptist Church. Tuesday was his first day back at the church at after the flooding. "It's a pretty big sanctuary so we've got a lot of of pews that ultimately happen but then after the carpe…

'We’ve lost everything': Paducah RV residents struggle after repeated flooding

Three families who had to evacuate the Paducah RV Park & Campground all said they wish they could get more support as the lot has flooded twice now in the last two months.

Frankfort residents process effects of flooding as recovery begins

Franklin County Judge Executive Michael Mueller said the Kentucky River measured out at 45 feet, the same height as when it flooded back in 1997.