Heavy rain today has led to localized flooding across northeast Kentucky that’s impacting state highways. High water has been reported at the following locations:
CARTER COUNTY
KY 1654 at the KY 854 intersection in Rush (mile marker 0) at the Boyd-Carter county line
KY 1 in the Beech Grove area south of Grayson (8-9 mile marker)
KY 174 at Lawton (5-6 mile marker)
KY 2 along Buffalo Creek west of Carter City (11-12 mile marker)
GREENUP COUNTY
KY 784 (Three Prong-Lost Creek area) near the KY 2 intersection (9-10 mile marker)
KY 244 at Raceland (railroad tunnels, mile marker 3.5)
LEWIS COUNTY
KY 989 at the 7 mile marker (Glen Springs) and 12 mile marker (Charters-AA intersection)
KY 1021 at Quincy (2 and 4 mile markers)
KY 344 just west of Kinniconick (15-16 mile marker)
NICHOLAS COUNTY
Water has receded from KY 32, KY 1285, KY 1244, and areas previously closed are now open.
Kentucky Department of Highways District 9 crews have placed high water signs at those locations or have barricaded roads as needed. Motorists are reminded to never drive through high water as even just a few inches of water can float a vehicle.
With continued rain in the forecast, flooded roads could remain overnight or could occur in other areas throughout the week. Motorists should make travel plans accordingly: Seek detours around low-lying areas or roads prone to flooding, and follow the National Weather Service warning when encountering high water – Turn around, don’t drown.
State highway crews will continue to monitor state highways and place or remove high-water warning signs as necessary.
(provided by Kentucky Dept. of Highways, District 9)
