8/1/22 - Many Are Still Missing In Eastern Kentucky

The death toll continues to climb in Kentucky as flood waters continue to rise.

- Rescue workers are focusing on recovering missing people in several counties of Eastern Kentucky.

At this point at least 28 people lost their lives due to severe flooding.

Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a State-of-Emergency.  

The flooding has taken out roads, bridges and swept away homes. Thousands of residents have been displaces. It also knocked out power.  Nearly 10,000 customers in the eastern region of the state were still without power as of early today. 

There is a slight chance of excessive rainfall possible throughout the affected region on Monday and Tuesday. Conditions are expected to begin improving Monday, but the region could receive two-day totals of up to two inches of rain. Some areas could see more.

Kentucky State Police are still actively searching for missing residents in several counties and ask that families inform law enforcement if their loved one is missing.

Search and recovery efforts could face yet another obstacle as temperatures are expected to soar Tuesday and through the rest of the week, placing crews, volunteers, displaced people and the area's homeless population under pressing heat.

Officials overseeing the recovery efforts say bottled water, cleaning supplies and relief fund donations are among the most needed resources as the region works toward short and long term recovery. FEMA is providing tractor trailers full of water to several counties.