Flash Flooding in Kentucky Leaves at Least Four Dead.

Andy Beshear said. Earlier on Saturday, Beshear declared a state of emergency, with rounds of heavy rain expected to continue through Saturday night.

By late Saturday, some parts of southwestern Indiana had already seen between 4 and 10 inches of rain, with more possible, the National Weather Service said. Beshear confirmed four deaths from flash flooding in a social media post. The area saw about 3 inches of rain over the past two days, according to the National Weather Service.

More than 6 inches of rain had already been reported in parts of Kentucky, according to the National Weather Service. Beshear’s office said up to 7 inches of rain were expected through late evening. According to the Madison County coroner, two of the three fatalities in the county — one adult male and one adult female — occurred at a residence in Richmond. Beshear urged residents to remain alert, saying that as more heavy rain continues through late tonight, people need to stay alert and avoid driving, especially after dark when visibility is limited.

In northwestern Kentucky, just outside Louisville, Bullitt County emergency management officials asked residents of a rural road to evacuate as a precaution after a landslide at a dam embankment. Officials said the dam was holding and there was no indication of imminent failure. Beshear noted that this is a serious flooding event, with teams already having to conduct multiple water rescues from vehicles and homes across the commonwealth.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning on Saturday for parts of Kentucky and Indiana. Beshear confirmed the four deaths in a social media post, noting that three people were from Madison County and one was from Jackson County.