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Recent heavy rains in western Kentucky caused water levels at Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley to rise and crest earlier this week. But some fish species started reproducing as the waters were rising – and now that those levels are receding, some wildlife experts are concerned about how those eggs will be impacted.

High floodwaters and severe weather led to several fatalities and destroyed homes across the mid-south region as local governments work to curb flooding.

Soaking rains, thunderstorms and snow inundated Kentucky over the weekend causing widespread flooding across the state.

Experts say understanding what is possible during major flooding events is critical to prepare for flooding across the state in our new climate reality.

Newly published research shows Kentucky has some of the most disaster-plagued counties in America.

Tennessee lawmakers are considering legislation this year that would require public access to maps of floods and landslides across the state.

Sen. Rand Paul announced the introduction of the Prioritizing Disaster Relief Act Monday, which would allow COVID-19 relief funds to be used in disaster recovery efforts.

As FEMA assistance hangs in the air for many survivors, it’s assuring for many to know that mutual aid groups in the region have their back, and that they’re not alone.

Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on the ongoing recovery efforts in eastern Kentucky – as well as economic and public health updates for the whole state – during Thursday’s Team Kentucky update.

Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray spoke to state lawmakers Wednesday to provide an update on the cabinet’s efforts to aid flood recovery eastern Kentucky.