Floodwaters Overtake Eastern Kentucky Amid Heavy Rain

4 年前

Heavy rain flooded communities in eastern Kentucky late Sunday night, February 28, into Monday, March 1.

Footage from Booneville in Owsley County shows roadways completely covered around noontime on Monday. Heavy rain over the weekend spurred water rescues and a mudslide, officials said.

A flood warning was in effect for the county until 4 pm on Monday. Credit: Bryan Combs via Storyful