FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., declared a state of emergency since a flood watch is in effect for Saturday, Feb. 15 through Sunday, Feb. 16.

What You Need To Know

  • Gov. Andy Beshear issues a state of emergency ahead of heavy rain

  • Two to five inches are expected and with already saturated ground, flooding could be expected

  • The National Weather Service says river flooding is likely

  • Stay with Spectrum News 1 for the latest updates

Two to five inches of rain is expected and combined with rain the state has seen earlier in the week, flooding is possible.

According to the National Weather Service, river flooding is likely this weekend through next week.

“We want everyone to be careful,” Gov. Beshear said. “The amount of rain coming down will make it hard to drive, and flash flooding, especially across our roads, can create dangerous conditions. And remember, don’t drive through standing water. It can have a current, and it is incredibly dangerous.”

The Kentucky Emergency Operations Center and members of the Kentucky National Guard are on standby. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet also has crews on alert as are local emergency management teams/

Beshear activated the state’s emergency operations center and implemented the state’s price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians from overpriced goods and services as they clean up and recover from the storm. Consumers should report price gouging to the Office of the Attorney General.

Drivers are urged to check traffic conditions online before traveling.

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