FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear announced Saturday that the number of deaths related to flash flooding across Eastern Kentucky is now at 25.
And with operations still in the search-and-rescue phase, he says that number is expected to climb even higher.
Deaths by county include:
- 14 in Knott County, including four children from one family
- 4 in Breathitt County
- 3 in Perry County
- 2 in Letcher County
- 2 in Clay County
The governor also highlighted the rescue effort, noting that the Kentucky Air National Guard has rescued 404 people by aircraft and the National Guard has rescued 19 people and two dogs by boat. Kentucky State Police has assisted in 624 water rescues, while the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has assisted in 125. The Tennessee National Guard has rescued an additional 224 people and the West Virginia National Guard has rescued 36 while assisting Kentucky.
Gov . Beshear also reported that the TeamEKYFloodReliefFund.ky.gov website has received 5,673 donations totaling $684,688. He added that the first expenditure the fund will make is for funerals for those killed in yhe floods.
Beshear also urged Kentuckians to report missing people through the proper channels. They include:
