Trump declares deadly floods a major disaster

At least 11 dead in ‘historic’ Kentucky flooding. Emergency disaster declared
Gov. Andy Beshear increases death toll to 11. President Trump approved an emergency declaration in Kentucky Sunday after significant rainfall that flooded areas across the commonwealth.
At least 8 dead in Kentucky as major Eastern US storm brings severe flash floods
More than 100 million Americans were under alerts Sunday for flooding, mudslides, snow and strong winds as dangerous winter weather left tens of thousands without power throughout the South and contributed at least eight deaths in Kentucky.
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Kentucky counties affected by floods
The declaration allows the federal government to provide funds to individuals with flood damages, state and local government agencies, and some nonprofits.
Trump approves disaster assistance for 10 KY counties as death toll reaches 22
President Donald Trump on Monday approved expedited disaster assistance for individuals and local governments in 10 Kentucky counties after widespread flooding, said Gov. Andy Beshear. The counties are Breathitt,
President Trump approves major disaster declaration for KY, opening funds for victims
President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration from Gov. Andy Beshear Monday, unlocking funds for victims from the recent storms and related floods. The approval will open up additional funds for local governments and people affected by the flood and subsequent frigid weather,
‘Painful, difficult disaster’: 22 dead following Kentucky floods federal assistance approved
During the briefing, Beshear referred to the flooding as a "painful, difficult disaster" and reiterated how this was one of the worst disasters to hit Kentucky in years as the death total has risen to 22.
Flash Flood and Flood Warnings In Place for All Kentucky Counties
At least one person has lost their life, while thousands have been left without power as a result of the torrential rain.
Flood and flash flood warnings issued for areas around Kentucky. See the full list
The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings and flash flood warnings for dozens of counties around Kentucky ...
'Life-threatening' floods hit Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia as powerful storm brings downpours
Millions of Americans are in the path of a storm that is hitting parts of Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia the hardest, with ...
Kentucky Flooding Map Shows Exactly Where Extreme Weather Is Most Dangerous
Nine people have died following dangerous flooding in the state, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has confirmed.
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Kentucky flooding updates: Rescue, recovery efforts continue Monday
Beshear: Kentucky flooding is 'one of the worst ... Greenberg said that “most of the flash flooding” from Saturday had or was receding, but that the Ohio River remained elevated.
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Pikeville, Kentucky, hit hard again by floods, leans on community amid tragedy
The worst of the floods took place along the Levisa Fork, the waterway the town is built around. Thornbury has lived all over the state, years ago spending time in the Central City area in Western ...
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Kentucky Governor Gives Update on Fatalities During Flash Flood Response
A levee failed in one Tennessee community on Saturday afternoon, causing a flash flood to occur. Ahead of his Sunday press conference, Beshear said: "Kentucky, we are seeing dangerous and life ...
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Heavy rain causes flooding, road closures across Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear preemptively declared a state of emergency in Kentucky, where flash flooding was expected into Sunday.
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California sends strike team to Kentucky following deadly flash flooding
Extreme cold weather including flash flooding has devastated parts of the central U.S. state over the weekend. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the death toll in the state had reached at least 14 ...
Kentucky floods falsely attributed to cloud seeding
Torrential rains and flash floods have battered the US state of Kentucky, leaving more than a dozen residents dead and ...