Death toll at 26; governor says there will be more

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The death toll from flash flooding across Eastern Kentucky has now reached 26, Gov. Andy Beshear announced on social media.

“[A]nd that number will increase,” Beshear said. “There is widespread damage with many families displaced and more rain expected throughout the next day.”

The governor said more bodies have been found, but they are awaiting confirmation before increasing the total.

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