More People Missing Kentucky Flooding, 8 Dead

At least eight people were confirmed dead Thursday after heavy rains caused massive flooding across eastern Kentucky

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Kentucky Gov. said he expects deaths to rise into the double digits, calling it one of "the worst, most devastating flooding events" in state history

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Beshear declared a state of emergency for all of Kentucky, and the National Guard has been mobilized

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Gen. Hal Lamberton of the Kentucky National Guard said crews were working to rescue people stranded on the roofs of homes

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More than 6 inches of rain fell overnight heading into Thursday morning, leaving streets underwater

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Several inches were expected Friday and forecasters with the National Weather Service warned heavy rains and flooding could continue throughout the weekend

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The Past Two Days, At Least 6.82 Inches Of Rain Fell In Knott County, 7 Inches In Perry County, And About 7 Inches In Breathitt County

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Beshear said more than 25,000 homes and businesses were without power as of Thursday afternoon

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