Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced during his Team Kentucky update on Thursday, August 11th, that over 1,300 rescues have been performed as a result of the intense flooding that swept through our region.

 

The governor also updated the flooding death toll, which now stands at 39 after an additional loss was counted in Breathitt County.

 

This is the update Governor Beshear posted to Twitter:

“We have more tough news out of Eastern Kentucky. The official death toll from the flooding has now risen to 39, with an additional loss being counted in Breathitt County. I ask the commonwealth to join me in praying for our fellow Kentuckians during this difficult time. ^AB”