Kentucky Faces Cleanup Challenges as Floodwaters Begin to Recede

Kentucky residents are monitoring rising rivers after heavy storms caused widespread flooding, resulting in at least 23 fatalities and 157 tornadoes over a week. Freezing temperatures are complicating recovery efforts, with warnings issued for potential hypothermia risks for those in flooded areas. Governor Andy Beshear has urged residents to exercise caution during cleanup, advising against driving around barricades and highlighting hazards like mold and contaminated water. Emergency crews have conducted over 140 rescues and 270 evacuations, focusing on hard-hit regions as floodwaters begin to recede. Despite the storms moving on, there remains a high flood danger across other states, including Tennessee and Indiana. Utility companies have shut off power and gas, and evacuations have been ordered in various cities, highlighting the ongoing impact of the severe weather.