Four people have died as a result of severe flooding caused by thunderstorms in Kentucky, prompting Governor Andy Beshear to declare a state of emergency on Saturday. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for parts of Kentucky and Indiana, with heavy rainfall continuing across the region.

By late Saturday afternoon, some areas of southwestern Indiana had received between 4 and 10 inches of rain, with additional precipitation anticipated. In Kentucky, up to 7 inches of rain were expected through the evening, according to the governor’s office.

The fatalities included three individuals in Madison County and one in Jackson County. In Madison County, two victims—a man and a woman—were discovered inside their home after floodwaters overwhelmed a neighborhood in Richmond, trapping residents indoors, the Madison County coroner reported. A third victim was found in a vehicle submerged in floodwaters near Lexington.

Deputy Madison County Coroner Carlos Coyle said search and rescue teams were conducting door-to-door efforts in the hardest-hit areas to locate any remaining victims. He noted that some locations remained inaccessible due to the flood conditions.

Governor Beshear highlighted the widespread impact on infrastructure, noting on social media that significant portions of Madison County had roads submerged underwater. At least 12 state roads were temporarily closed due to flooding.

“This is a serious flooding event, where teams have already had to conduct multiple water rescues,” Beshear said, emphasizing the ongoing response efforts amid the hazardous conditions.