State of Emergency Declared, National Guard Activated Over ‘Major Flooding’ in Kentucky

Catherine Castle stands on the porch of her home in downtown Paintsville, Ky., as floodwaters approach on March 1, 2021. Ryan C. Hemens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP

A state of emergency was declared by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear due to heavy rainfall across the commonwealth over the weekend, which triggered floods across the state.

State officials also activated the State Emergency Operations Center to assist with rescue efforts amid major flooding.