Flash Flood Emergencies Grip Kentucky

Heavy rainfall inundated Kentucky on Saturday, causing dangerous flash floods that swept through communities and left at least four people dead.

Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide emergency as swift-water rescue teams worked to reach stranded residents.

Multiple Flash Flood Emergency warnings were issued, the most severe type of flood alert, indicating a grave threat to life and property.

The severe weather comes as the central United States faces a volatile mix of extreme rainfall and storm systems.