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Six Kentuckians have died in storms, 70 counties declare emergencies, governor says

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kentuckylantern.com – Sarah Ladd – 2025-04-10 12:20:00

Six Kentuckians have died in storms, 70 counties declare emergencies, governor says

by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern
April 10, 2025

The death toll from the floods that hit Kentucky over the last week has risen to six, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. 

Those who have died are, according to Beshear: a 66-year-old Carroll County man, a 9-year-old boy in Franklin County, a 74-year-old woman in Nelson County, a 65-year-old man in Trigg County, a 27-year-old man in McCracken County and a 50-year-old man in Bullitt County. 

The state’s Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund will cover the funeral expenses for those lost. 

Additionally, at least 70 of Kentucky’s 120 counties have declared states of emergency following the deadly storms. 

“That means in each of these counties, they believe that there is enough damage, that there was enough flash flooding, storm damage, or river bank flooding to necessitate a state of emergency,” Beshear said during his weekly press conference. 

Beshear is asking President Donald Trump’s administration for individual assistance and expects to submit that application Friday, he said. 

“We want to make our best case to get that first round in, and then we will add counties after that,” Beshear said. “We’ve been through enough of these, we know that that is the fastest, most effective and most efficient process to do it.” 

Meanwhile, the Ohio River at Louisville crested Wednesday at nearly 68 feet, but won’t crest further west for a few days yet. It’s expected to crest at Owensboro on Saturday or Sunday, in Henderson on Sunday, and then in Paducah sometime next week, Beshear said.

Ducks swim past an F-105 Thunderchief in flood water at Aviation Heritage Park in Bowling Green after last week’s rain, April 7, 2025. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Austin Anthony)

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Evening Forecast 6/14/2025

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www.youtube.com – FOX 56 News – 2025-06-15 01:16:35

SUMMARY: The evening forecast for 6/14/2025 predicts scattered showers and thunderstorms due to an area of low pressure dominating the region. Tonight, steady showers are occurring in Pulaski, Knox, Casey, and Nicholas counties, with temperatures around 70-72°F and high humidity creating muggy conditions. This tropical, stormy pattern is expected to continue throughout the week with daily afternoon and evening rain, some potentially strong storms, but low severe threat. Overnight lows will be near 68°F with fog development. Father’s Day will see similar weather—scattered storms and lots of humidity with highs in the lower 80s. Drier, warmer weather may return next weekend.

Evening Forecast 6/14/2025

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Daily afternoon showers and storms for Sunday

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www.youtube.com – WLKY News Louisville – 2025-06-14 18:11:08

SUMMARY: Scattered showers and thunderstorms continued across the region Saturday and are expected to persist through Father’s Day and much of the upcoming week. Hot, humid conditions will combine with upper-level disturbances to trigger daily afternoon storms. Most activity dissipates by evening, but isolated showers may linger. Sunday begins mostly dry with patchy fog and clouds, then scattered storms return by mid-afternoon. Despite the rain chances, outdoor Father’s Day plans remain possible during dry periods. Highs will reach the mid-80s, with similar patterns Monday through Thursday. Drier, hotter weather may return by next weekend, possibly hitting 90 degrees by Saturday.

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Impacts of Israel-Iran conflict on Kentucky

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SUMMARY: Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, prompting Iranian retaliation. In Kentucky, Rabbi Shlomo Litvin of the Kentucky Jewish Council defended Israel’s actions, citing Iran’s growing nuclear threat. The conflict’s global repercussions are already hitting Americans at the gas pump, with oil prices jumping over 8% to \$74 a barrel. Gas, diesel, and jet fuel prices are expected to rise further, with Lexington possibly seeing 10–20 cent increases per gallon. Analysts emphasize oil pricing is a global issue, minimally influenced by U.S. leadership, and driven by broader geopolitical dynamics.

A decades-long shadow war between Israel and Iran came to its tipping point as Israel launched strikes on Iran, targeting the country’s nuclear and military facilities in the early hours of Friday morning.

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