Flood alerts remain in force in Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana and Arkansas in the days of mortal storms that devastated the United States with catastrophic rain and destructive tornadoes.
Large floods are expected to continue until the end of the week. Twenty -six river indicators are currently in a large flood stage and at least 36 locations could reach a large flood stage.
Two churches, a Catholic and a Baptist are flooded by the Kentucky River in Lockport, Ky., April 8, 2025.
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The houses feel flooded by the Kentucky River, on April 8, 2025, Lockport, Ky.
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Although many rivers have grown and are beginning to go back in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear, he said Wednesday on social networks: “We still need everyone to remain alert.”
“Please move to superior land if necessary, listen to emergency management officials and be safe,” he said.
In an aerial view, an flooded neighborhood is seen on April 6, 2025, in Frankfort, Ky.
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At least 24 people have died of the storms, with the deaths covered by Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Georgia, Arkansas, Mississippi and Indiana.
Five of the deaths were in Kentucky, including a 9 -year -old boy, Gabriel Andrews, who was swept by floods while walking towards his school bus stop in Frankfort, and a 27 -year -old man, Lee Chandler, who was dragged by floods in McCracken County.
A photo of Gabriel Andrews, 9, who died when he was swept in flood waters in Kentucky.
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The rain of these storms was historic. More than 15 inches of rain porton Benton, Kentucky, the most rain recorded in a period of four days for the western part of the state, and more than 14 inches of flooded rain Arkansas and Tennessee.
President Donald Trump approved emergency statements for Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee, the White House Secretary, Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced on Monday a new website, Floodsmart.gov, to help people directly access flood insurance contributions.
In an aerial view, an flooded neighborhood is seen on April 6, 2025, in Frankfort, Ky.
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Floodwater runs along a road on April 6, 2025 near Salcedo, Missouri.
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“It is fast and easy and takes only a few minutes. Insured survivors recover faster,” said Cameron Hamilton, a senior official who performs the tasks of the FEMA administrator, in a statement. “Since spring floods and the hurricane season are quickly approaching, it is important to take this first step so that it can better protect the life it has built.”
“It is a critical damage to the survivors of the flood,” Beshear said on social networks on Wednesday. “Take photos of everything, including serial numbers for appliances that have been destroyed. Keep the cleaning equipment receipts bought. The more information it has, the easier the FEMA process will be if we receive approval.”
Melissa Griffin, Max Golembo and Luke Baro de ABC News contributed to this report.
