Historic flooding hits Kentucky: Death toll rises to 14 as recovery efforts continue

Historic flooding hits Kentucky: Death toll rises to 14 as recovery efforts continue 
NBC WLWT-5, Cincinnati, OH; by Emily Sanderson; updated 2/18/25
The death toll is continuing to rise across Kentucky amid devastating flood conditions. [Gov. Andy] Beshear says at least 14 people have died due to the severe flooding, weather. The deaths include a mother and her child who were swept away by flood waters in their car. The governor confirmed hundreds of people have been displaced. Swift Water Boat Teams and 146 Kentucky National Guard soldiers have been activated. Beshear says there have been over 1,000 water rescues already. Ohio Task Force 1 has also been activated as a Type III team in response to heavy flooding in Kentucky and surrounding states. [Additionally, snow is expected with temperatures] set to drop significantly, with wind chills dropping below zero. Officials said 300 roads are still impacted or closed, with standing water still an issue across the state. ... The governor also started a donation fund for those impacted by flooding. Donations can be made at TeamKyReliefFund.ky.gov. Beshear stressed the first things the fund will be used for is funerals for victims.