Frankfort officials issue warning to residents as river nears record high

Kentucky River crests few inches below record level in Frankfort

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky River at Frankfort ended up cresting Monday morning a few inches below the record level set four decades ago, but many roads remain flooded, and the local water treatment system has been shut down due to high water throughout the area. The river at Frankfort Lock and Dam #4 reached 48.27 feet at 5 a.m. Monday, just shy of the 48.5 mark established in December 1978, but has still led to numerous high water and f…

Flooding inundates Kentucky communities as Frankfort expects a record river crest

Flooding in Frankfort almost reaches a basketball net Sunday as the Kentucky River is expected to keep rising. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Liam Niemeyer)FRANKFORT — Debora Bobbitt can’t quite believe that floodwaters could reach into her mother’s former home where she spent much of her childhood in Frankfort.  But with the Kentucky River expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet following several days of unrelenting rain, her family and fr…

Frankfort officials issue warning to residents as river nears record high

The Kentucky River is currently predicted to crest at 49.5 feet, which is the highest recorded level in the Frankfort's history.

Building Floats Down Swollen Kentucky River - Videos from The Weather Channel

Days of heavy rain across the Midwest and the South has rivers and creeks reaching their breaking point. Dramatic video from Frankfort, Kentucky, shows the remains of a huge building floating along the Kentucky River. See it for yourself and get the latest on the record-breaking floods. - Videos from The Weather Channel

Frankfort officials say low-lying 'areas of uncertainty' might flood

According to the Frankfort city government, there is a possibility for flooding in several low-lying "areas of uncertainty." The areas include South Frankfort, North Frankfort, Holmes Street, Bellepoint, and Compton Drive in Blanton Acres.The city provided the following prediction maps for the areas and said that officers would be in these areas to assist. Residents are encouraged to get to a safe location if they can. A post from the city says …

UPDATED: Kentucky River to crest at 47 feet Monday; floodwall activated

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the National Weather Service's prediction that the Kentucky River will crest at 47 feet on Monday.