Kentucky’s streets were drenched at the start of the year as powerful storms, property damages and power outages triggered a state of emergency, announced by Governor Andy Beshear. A possible tornado was also reported near the Hopkinsville area.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries or deaths. The storms come just three weeks after deadly tornadoes tore through the region, killing more than 90 people in five states, including 77 in Kentucky.
As of Saturday night, much of Kentucky and West Virginia were under a flood warning. Portions of eastern Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama were under a tornado watch.