Kentucky floods update: Carroll County issues evacuation orders after ‘accidental’ dam release, Frankfort on alert
Posted on: Apr 07, 2025 03:59 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Mandatory evacuations feature been ordered for several communities in lewis carroll County, ken., after decade floodgates at Dix's dam up were “accidentally opened” on Sunday, Carrolton Mayor Robb Adams said in a video message, Courier Journal reported.
"The impact will be, along the Kentucky River corridor, (will be) more than (the 1937 floods), with this release that has happened at Dix's Dam. It exceeds expectations, exceeds any data that we have in past history," Adams said.
Communities under mandatory evacuation:
1, Prestonsville
2. Greensbottom
3. Happy Hollow
4. Blue Lick
5. Residents on Lock Number 1 Road
6. Residents on Lower Mason Street
City Hall is being used for an emergency operation center
Carroll County Emergency Management Director Mike Ratliff said the release will have a major impact on the area.
"Areas along the Kentucky River are expected to be impacted by a significant flooding event of which history has never seen," he said in an emergency notice released Sunday. "This is a significant threat that should be taken seriously. If you fail to evacuate, there is no guarantee in that resources exist that will provide for your rescue."
Officials in Frankfort are urging residents in low-lying areas to stay alert as the Kentucky River is expected to crest at nearly 49.5 feet, which is the highest level ever recorded in the city's history, according to WLKY
The areas at risk of flooding include -
South Frankfort
North Frankfort
Holmes Street
Bellepoint
Compton Drive in Blanton Acres
President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for Kentucky on Friday, allowing Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist with state and local emergency efforts.
"Federal resources – including meals, water, generators and other commodities – plus additional search and rescue teams are in position and ready to deploy in anticipation of state requests for assistance," officials said.
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