Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter Releases Statement Following Flooding
Official Statement from Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter:February 16, 2025 The City of Pikeville has experienced significant and devastating flooding since yesterday afternoon, resulting in widespread impacts to our community. Since […]
President Trump Approves Emergency Declaration for Kentucky
The following is a news release from FEMA: WASHINGTON — FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement response efforts to the emergency conditions in the area affected by severe […]
KYTC District 12 Provides Update on Travel Conditions and Flooded Routes
High water, closures reported across District 12 PIKEVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 16, 2025) –Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 crews continue to assess road conditions across the region as widespread flooding […]
Area of Rock City Plaza in Paintsville Damaged by High Winds
High winds on Sunday morning caused damage in parts of the area. In Paintsville, a roof and awning was torn off a portion of the Rock City Plaza on Broadway. […]
Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather
Governor urges Kentuckians to be vigilant as storms claim at least 8 lives FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 16, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe weather affecting much […]
Winter Weather Advisory Issued
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY… * WHAT…Snow showers expected. Total snow accumulations generally up to 1 inch, with isolated amounts up to 2 inches. Additionally, […]
KYTC District 12 Urges Motorists to Avoid Overnight Travel Due to Flooding and Hazardous Conditions
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 15, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 12 is urging all motorists to avoid travel overnight due to widespread flooding, heavy rainfall, and hazardous road […]
Area Road Closures Due to High Water
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 12 has shared the below list of water covered roadways throughout the area as of 5 PM on Saturday. “Turn Around, Don’t Drown!” Johnson CountyKY […]
Levisa Fork at Paintsville Expected to Crest at 40.5 Ft.
…FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING TO LATE MONDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE…Levisa Fork at Paintsville. * WHEN…From Sunday morning to late Monday evening. […]
South Floyd Elementary School Open As Shelter
The following is a release from Floyd County Schools: Floyd County Schools is taking proactive steps to ensure the safety and well-being of our community during today’s flooding. South Floyd […]