Conditions improve after widespread flooding and heavy rain kill at least 4 in Kentucky | CNN

Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead and prompted dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes, but Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Sunday afternoon conditions are improving. One person died in Jackson County, in southeastern Kentucky, and three others died in Madison County, just south of Lexington — including a man and woman who officials said drowned in a home that was underwater, Beshear confirmed Saturday. “This flooding has devastated so many communities across our state and taken the lives of four children of God, gone too soon,” Beshear said in a statement Sunday, adding that he will request federal public and individual assistance to support recovery efforts. Beshear also declared a state of emergency and urged people to be cautious and avoid unnecessary driving. “When it gets dark, it’s going to get even worse. So please, do not drive after dark if you can avoid it,” Beshear said in a video posted to X Saturday afternoon. One motorist was killed after being swept away by flash flooding, Beshear said. As of Sunday afternoon, 13 counties and five cities — spanning central, southern and west