Gov. Andy Beshear confirms two additional flood-related deaths in Hardin and Jefferson counties, raising Kentucky toll to six

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that two more people have died as a result of last week’s flooding, bringing the statewide death toll to six. In a post on X, Beshear said the newly confirmed deaths were in Hardin and Jefferson counties and urged residents to pray for the families of the victims.

The announcement adds to the earlier confirmed fatalities tied to the heavy rain and flash flooding that affected multiple parts of the commonwealth over the weekend. The deaths were confirmed after emergency crews and local officials assessed damage and worked through aftermath conditions in affected communities, according to coverage of the governor’s update.

Beshear’s statement came as state agencies continued recovery efforts following the flooding and as Kentucky maintained a coordinated emergency posture for impacted areas. The governor previously declared a statewide state of emergency in the wake of the severe weather, a designation that allows additional state resources to be deployed to support local response and recovery.

In the governor’s update reported Tuesday, Beshear said the deaths were confirmed out of Hardin and Jefferson counties, raising the number of flood-related fatalities to six statewide. He framed the message as difficult news for families and for communities still dealing with damage from the flooding.

The flash flooding prompted emergency response activity across Kentucky last weekend, with officials working to address public safety needs and damage assessment. The state of emergency authorization is designed to streamline requests and deployment of resources during major weather events, helping counties and cities manage response tasks such as cleanup, infrastructure repair planning, and ongoing risk evaluation.

Reporting on Tuesday’s update also reflected that officials were continuing to confirm additional information as conditions allowed. Local and state officials have typically emphasized that death tolls may change as investigations, notifications, and verification processes are completed after hazardous weather events.

The latest death count update means families and residents in Hardin and Jefferson counties are now among those most directly affected by the confirmed fatalities tied to the flooding. The governor’s office did not provide additional identifying details in the reported announcement, and coverage focused on the counties involved and the statewide total.

Officials are expected to continue coordination with local governments on recovery steps after last week’s flooding. The state’s ongoing emergency posture also indicates Kentucky will continue managing requests and resource allocations to help communities address damage and restore services as assessments progress.