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Kentucky heads for ‘problematic’ freeze following four-day flood
by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern
April 7, 2025
Kentucky is bracing for a “problematic” night with freezing temperatures on the way to complicate standing water and wet conditions following a four-day flooding event, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday.
Areas that have flooded over the last four days — areas around Frankfort, Louisville and Paducah — are forecast to hit 32 degrees and below overnight Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
“This is going to be a dangerous night where temperatures fall, where it gets potentially below freezing,” Beshear said during a Monday press conference alongside Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, Kentucky Emergency Management officials and Frankfort and Franklin County representatives.
“So, if you’re somewhere that’s very wet, if you’re trying to ride this out in a home that’s had water, tonight could raise concerns of hypothermia,” Beshear said.
This forecast comes while the Ohio River at Louisville is at 64 feet — double its normal depth — and flood walls closed Friday in preparation. The Ohio River at Paducah is 45 feet, higher than it was even during the February floods.
The Kentucky River at Frankfort is also flooded at nearly 49 feet, much higher than its normal depths of under 20 feet, according to the United States Geological Survey.
“It looks like the water level is not going to get as high here in Frankfort as previously thought,” Beshear said. “Right now, it looks like the levees are holding and it looks like the water is receding faster than originally thought.”
Still, emergency officials have asked Frankfort residents to continue conserving water while the city works to bounce back.
“The lieutenant governor and I live here. We both live in Frankfort. We’re both conserving water, like we’re asking everybody else to do right now,” Beshear said. “This is very personal to us, and we’re going to make sure that everybody in this city, as well as others that have been impacted, can get back up on their feet, and that we can move forward.”
Frankfort is also under a dusk-to-dawn curfew Monday night.
As of Tuesday morning, state officials reported that four people have died in the flooding. One person was missing as of Monday, and search and rescue teams are deployed. Meanwhile, 2,847 are under a boiled water advisory, 1,788 are without power and 354 Kentucky National Guard members are mobilized to help with storm response.
Across the state, 538 state roadways are closed. This does not include local road closures. Displaced families are staying in the 52 open state shelters; 45 households are sheltering in state parks, 10 are in hotels and 79 are staying in temporary housing units.
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Bowling Green man faces drug charges following traffic stop
SUMMARY: A Bowling Green man, William Anderson, 43, was charged with drug trafficking after a traffic stop in Trigg County for a vehicle with only one taillight illuminated and expired registration. Deputies searched his vehicle with permission and found suspected methamphetamine, a digital scale, syringes, a glass pipe, and drug paraphernalia, along with over $5,200 in cash. Anderson admitted to being involved in a drug deal, transporting a bag in exchange for money, and using some meth earlier that evening. He was taken to the Christian County Detention Center and faces charges including first-degree meth trafficking and drug paraphernalia offenses.
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Under the big top with a Contortionist at Venardo's Circus
SUMMARY: Venardo’s Circus is performing at the Waterfront until August 10th, featuring world-class jugglers, acrobats, and clowns. The show, starting nightly at 7 p.m. with additional weekend shows, includes a Broadway-style performance titled “Far Beyond,” exploring life after achieving dreams. A highlight is the multi-talented contortionist “Snow Bunny” from Miami, who also performs aerial acts. Audience members can choose their own seats and enjoy pre-show shopping. Tickets are best purchased online at bernardoscircus.com. With incredible acts and a lively atmosphere under the big top, Venardo’s Circus promises an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Under the big top with a Contortionist at Venardo’s Circus
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Goodbye to the heat… comfortable weekend weather on the way
SUMMARY: The heat is easing with a comfortable weekend ahead. Northeasterly breezes and drier air follow a front that brought showers and storms yesterday, leading to lower humidity and below-normal temperatures. Friday will be pleasant with highs near 84°F and plenty of sunshine. Saturday remains calm and warm with low humidity and breezy conditions. However, shower chances increase Sunday, especially in central and southern Kentucky, due to an incoming system. This rain may continue into Monday and Tuesday with scattered storms, easing by midweek. Temperatures will stay in the middle to upper 80s, with dry conditions returning by Thursday.
WLKY Meteorologist Matt Milosevich has the latest on a break from the heat and humidity, plus when rain chances return in the forecast.
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