Kentucky flash floods kill at least 3 people with rescue operations ongoing

At least three people have died in flash floods caused by heavy rain and multiple thunderstorms in Kentucky, officials said, a severe weather event that prompted Gov.

At least three people have died in flash floods caused by heavy rain and multiple thunderstorms in Kentucky, officials said, a severe weather event that prompted Gov. Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency Saturday.

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Beshear warned Kentucky residents in a video message not to drive after dark, adding that a motorist was swept away and killed by the floods.

“We know we’ve already lost at least a handful of Kentuckians. I don’t want to lose any more. Be safe, everyone,” he said.