Flash Flood Emergency in Kentucky: Mousie, Vest and nearby towns face life-threatening flooding; scary videos emerge
Officials urge residents in northern Knott County to move to higher ground immediately after torrential rain triggers dangerous flash flooding
A Flash Flood Emergency has been declared in northern Knott County, Kentucky, as heavy rainfall triggered life-threatening flooding in several communities, including Mousie, Vest, Handshoe, and Bolyn. Law enforcement has reported flooded roads and rising water in areas such as Bear Fork Road. Authorities urge residents to evacuate to higher ground immediately and avoid driving through flooded roads due to the difficulty of judging water depth in darkness.
More rainfall is expected overnight, and conditions could worsen rapidly. The highest-level flash flood alert covers several communities, with residents advised to contact local authorities for emergency situations. Eastern Kentucky has previously faced multiple flooding events due to its steep terrain and narrow valleys, which cause heavy rainfall to accumulate swiftly in creeks and rivers.
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