Multiple houses in danger of sliding into Harrods Creek after mudslide

2 Louisville families told to abandon homes sliding into Harrods Creek after recent flooding

The owners of two homes near Prospect were told to evacuate Sunday after first responders found the land was falling into Harrods Creek.

GALLERY: Homes at risk of falling into Harrods Creek

Homeowners are facing problems as receding waters could send them off the edge of a cliff as a hill in Harrods Creek near US-42 has completely given way.

Multiple houses in danger of sliding into Harrods Creek after mudslide

Two homes have been deemed temporarily uninhabitable while crews assess the damage.

Woodford County resident faces mudslide threats after April flood

As the community of Clifton grapples with the aftermath of the April flood of 2025, some people recall the devastating flood of 1978. Among them is Gary Wilson, a longtime Woodford County resident, who helped many of his friends during the historic flood.The flood of 2025 has been more destructive than its 1978 predecessor, Wilson said, largely due to the excessive mud. His uncle, who lived in Clifton, tragically died from a heart attack while c…

State authorities and specialists warned that the magnitude of this event could mark a before and after in the climate history of states such as Arkansas, Kentucky and other adjacent states. Read more