Days of heavy rain cause flash floods and high river levels in Kentucky, Louisville metro

Courtney Stucker holds her five-year-old son Tommy "Little" Stucker Jr. as they wait for Tommy Stucker on their front porch for him to bring back a generator to power their Dixie Beach Road home that's next to the flooded Ohio River Wednesday in West Point, Kentucky. Their house was also damaged by the recent tornado and straight line winds last week. April 9, 2025

Pleasure Ridge Park Firefighters Carley Ziegler, Jennifer Satton, Sgt. Alex Cahill and Capt. Chris Fries went door to door Wednesday in Louisville's flooded Lake Dreamland neighborhood for welfare checks and if any residents needed help. One man declined help and was staying and the rest of the homes were evacuated previously. April 9, 2025

Tommy "Little" Stucker Jr. sits on a new generator his father Tommy Stucker, right, brought back to power their house as mother Courtney looks on as they gather on their porch of their house that's surrounded by the flooding of the nearby Ohio River at their Dixie Beach Road home Wednesday in West Point, Kentucky. April 9, 2025

A snake tries to escape the flood waters as well as a spider along Dixie Beach Road Wednesday after the Ohio River inundated much of the area. April 9, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Tommy Stucker hauls back a generator to help power the home for his family that's surrounded by the flooding of the nearby Ohio River at their Dixie Beach Road home Wednesday in West Point, Kentucky. April 9, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Five-year-old "Little" Tommy Stucker, Jr. plugs in the power outlet to the new generator his father Tommy Stucker brought back to power the home for his family that's surrounded by the flooding of the nearby Ohio River at their Dixie Beach Road home Wednesday in West Point, Kentucky. "He's tough, man," said the elder Stucker. "He does everything. He wants to still go fishing here." April 9, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Tommy Stucker sat down briefly in the family's swing that stands in their backyard that's flooded from the Ohio River nearby outside their home on Dixie Beach Road Wednesday in West Point, Kentucky. "It's usually a million dollar view," he said. "It's a mess now." April 9, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Tommy Stucker stands in flood water from the Ohio River as he takes checks the shed where some of the family's chickens are kept outside their home on Dixie Beach Road Wednesday in West Point, Kentucky. April 9, 2025

Pleasure Ridge Park Firefighters Carley Ziegler, Jennifer Satton, Sgt. Alex Cahill and Capt. Chris Fries took a boat to check on residents on Overbrook Road Wednesday in Louisville's Lake Dreamland neighborhood. The road into the small subdivision was impassable by vehicles. April 9, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Pleasure Ridge Park firefighters Jennifer Satton, left, and Capt. Chris Fries waded through flood water to check on residents still remaining in the Dixie Beach neighborhood north of West Point, Kentucky after the Ohio River rose to historic levels. April 9, 2025

Pleasure Ridge Park firefighter Sgt. Alex Cahill wades through flood water to check on residents still remaining in the Dixie Beach neighborhood north of West Point, Kentucky after the Ohio River rose to historic levels. April 9, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Tommy Stucker pulls a kayak for a neighbor in his Dixie Beach neighborhood north of West Point, Kentucky after the Ohio River rose to historic levels. April 9, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025. This is the town’s school.

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Tommy Stucker drains out flood water from his boots while working around his family's home in the Dixie Beach neighborhood north of West Point, Kentucky after the Ohio River rose to historic levels. April 9, 2025

Debris and flood water cover Seventh Street near the Muhammad Ali Center in downtown Louisville, Kentucky after the Ohio River rose to historic levels. April 8, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Flood waters cover the front yard of Tommy Stucker's home in the Dixie Beach neighborhood north of West Point, Kentucky after the Ohio River rose to historic levels. April 9, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

People walk along the Great Lawn in Louisville, Kentucky, as a cabin cruiser washes up along the Ohio River as flood waters encroach upon the city. Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Joe Roeder sits on the stoop of the former House of Prayer Church and touches the flood water as it creeps higher in the Lake Dreamland neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky. The church hasn't seen a congregation in two years but was in the process of being renovated for one, Roeder said. April 8, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Alicia Grimaldo sits in her uncle Joe Roeder's truck Tuesday afternoon as she and her cousins Abigail and Hazel prepare to leave his house as waters rise in the Lake Dreamland neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky. The Ohio River at Louisville is currently expected to crest by mid-week at about 37 feet, which would rival the 2018 flood and be among the 10 worst in city history. April 8, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Joe Roeder checks the rising flood water that surrounds the home his dad built in the Lake Dreamland neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky. He was moving his family out along with a few important possessions and photos. April 8, 2025

Flood waters begin to inundate the town of West Point, Kentucky, in Hardin County as the Ohio River begins to crest at record levels. Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Debris washes up on on the side of the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, as the river crests at flood level. Tuesday, April 9, 2025default

Jeff Fuqua looks out at the rising flood waters that surround his home Tuesday afternoon in the Lake Dreamland neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky. "I'm gonna stay as long as I can," the 60-year-old lifelong Lake Dreamland resident said. He has an old dog and cats who need him. His sister, who lives next to him, already left due to the flooding of the Ohio River nearby. April 8, 2025

Joe Roeder holds a photo of his late aunt and uncle to take with him as he and his family prepare to leave their house due to rising flood waters in the Lake Dreamland neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky. "We could use the Red Cross out here," Roderer said. "People out here don't have much." April 8, 2025

Joe Roeder holds a photo of his late aunt and uncle to take with him as he and his family prepare to leave their house due to rising flood waters in the Lake Dreamland neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky. "We could use the Red Cross out here," Roderer said. "People out here don't have much." April 8, 2025

A spider clings to a statue of the Virgin Mary as floodwaters slowly rise while Joe Roeder packs the bed of his pick-up truck with his family's furniture while temporarily leaving their home in the Lake Dreamland neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky. The rising Ohio River is pushing water over its banks as well as into the canals and creeks nearby. The small Lake Dreamland is also flooding from the Ohio River. April 8, 2025

Joe Roeder prepares to strap down the furniture in the bed of his truck as his niece Alicia Grimaldo stands with her cousins Abigail and Josie as they prepare to leave the Lake Dreamland neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky. Roeder managed to move possessions that meant the most for storage. They don't have a place to stay so they will try for a cheap hotel, he said. April 8, 2025

Joe Roeder drives his truck as his daughters Abigail and Hazel sit in front as they leave their flooding home in the Lake Dreamland neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky. They managed to the possessions that meant the most and will throw away anything that's damaged, said Roeder. April 8, 2025

Houses along Riverview Dr. in West Point, Kentucky inundated with floodwaters as the Ohio River swelled over its banks after heavy rains in Kentucky. April 8, 2025.

The Ohio River begins to encroach upon Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, after days of heavy rain.

A Dumpster floats in the rising floodwater filled with debris which covers North Sixth Street near the Ali Center in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The Ohio River at Louisville is currently expected to crest by mid-week at about 37 feet, which would rival the 2018 flood and be among the 10 worst in city history. April 8, 2025

The Ohio River begins to encroach upon Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, after days of heavy rain.default

A structure along Riverview Dr. in West Point, Kentucky was flooded to the roof as the Ohio River swelled over its banks after heavy rains in Kentucky. April 8, 2025.

Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky, is covered with flood waters from the Ohio River on Tuesday, April 8, 2025default

A resident on West Overbrook Drive rides a motorcycle down a flooded street in the Lake Dreamland neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky. The Ohio River at Louisville is currently expected to crest by mid-week at about 37 feet, which would rival the 2018 flood and be among the 10 worst in city history. April 8, 2025

River Road in Louisville, Kentucky, is covered with flood waters from the Ohio River on Tuesday, April 8, 2025default

The Great Lawn in Louisville, Kentucky, is covered with flood waters from the Ohio River on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Houses along Elm St. in West Point, Kentucky were inundated with floodwaters as the Ohio River swelled over its banks after heavy rains in Kentucky. April 8, 2025.

A cabin cruiser washes up on the Great Lawn in Louisville, Kentucky, along the Ohio River as flood waters encroach upon the city. Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Flooding along Zorn Avenue and River Rd as the Ohio River leaves its banks on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Flooding along Zorn Avenue and River Rd as the Ohio River leaves its banks on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Sandbags line the bottom of a flood gate on Washington Street near Ninth Street in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. April 8, 2025

The Ohio River begins to encroach upon Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, after days of heavy rain.

Debris washes up on on the side of the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, as the river crests at flood level. Tuesday, April 9, 2025

Flooding along Zorn Avenue and River Rd as the Ohio River leaves its banks on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Homes along the Ohio River in Utica, Indiana as the river rises.. Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Houses along Elm St. and Riverview Dr. in West Point, Kentucky were inundated with floodwaters as the Ohio River swelled over its banks after heavy rains in Kentucky. April 8, 2025.

Flooding along Zorn Avenue and River Rd as the Ohio River leaves its banks on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

The statue of George Rogers Clark by sculptor Ed Hamilton from atop the Belvedere seems to be pointing towards the Ohio River's flooding in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. April 8, 2025

Rising floodwater filled with debris covers North Sixth Street near the Ali Center in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. April 8, 2025

The curious came to check the rising floodwaters that cover North Sixth Street in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. April 8, 2025

Flooding along Zorn Avenue and River Rd as the Ohio River leaves its banks on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

A kayaker checks out the flooding of homes on Front Street in Utica, Indiana as the Ohio River swells over its banks. Much of the small river town is under several feet of water. April 7, 2025.

A truck parked on Elm St. in West Point displyed a resilient message as the Ohio River swelled over its banks after heavy rains in Kentucky. April 8, 2025.

Flooding along Zorn Avenue and River Rd as the Ohio River leaves its banks on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Flooding along Zorn Avenue and River Rd as the Ohio River leaves its banks on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Houses along Elm St. in West Point, Kentucky were inundated with floodwaters as the Ohio River swelled over its banks after heavy rains in Kentucky. April 8, 2025.

Homes along the Ohio River in Utica, Indiana as the river rises.. Tuesday, April 8, 2025default

Neighbor Russell Riggs helps put a table into Joe Roeder's truck while evacuating the Lake Dreamland neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky. The rising Ohio River is pushing water over its banks as well as into the canals and creeks nearby. April 8, 2025

Homes along Transylvania Beach in Louisville, Kentucky, as flood waters from the Ohio River encroach into neighborhoods.. Tuesday, April 8, 2025default

Homes along Transylvania Beach in Louisville, Kentucky, as flood waters from the Ohio River encroach into neighborhoods.. Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Houses along Riverview Dr. in West Point, Kentucky inundated with floodwaters as the Ohio River swelled over its banks after heavy rains in Kentucky. April 8, 2025.

The South Frankfort community is under flood waters and bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The Capitol Building can be seen in the background at the top of the photo.

West Point Mayor Richard Ciresi looked out over the floodwaters covering Elm St. after heavy rains inundated up to 100 homes in West Point Kentucky. April 8, 2025.

Louisville fire and police rescue crews helped trapped 61 guests at the Candlewood Suites at Zorn Avenue and River Road Monday afternoon after flooding from the Ohio River covered roads nearby. April 7, 2025.

A view of the Lewis and Clark Bridge in East Louisville looking across at Southern Indiana as the Ohio River swells from flood waters on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Neighborhoods around Frankfort, Kentucky are inundated with flood waters from the Kentucky River on Monday, April 7, 2025

Alec Fern paddled through flood waters as he checked on his neighbors' property damage in the Bellepoint neighborhood of Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

A basketball goal is seen surrounded by floodwaters at Veterans Memorial Park in West Point, Kentucky. April 8, 2025.

A Louisville police officer pulls two people onto dry land as part of a rescue effort for 61 guests who were trapped by high water at the Candlewood Suites Monday afternoon. Flooding from the Ohio River covered Zorn Avenue and River Road as well as exit and entrance ramps to Interstate 71. April 7, 2025.

Chuck Razor rows as he and his dog Bear travel by boat in rural Monterey, Kentucky Sunday April 6, 2025.

The skyline of Louisville's downtown is seen behind a bend of homes on Front Street in Utica, Indiana as the Ohio River swells over its banks. Much of the small river town is under several feet of water. April 7, 2025.

RVs at the Camp Nelson RV Park in Garrard County, Kentucky were moved to higher ground on Friday morning as The Kentucky River overflowed its banks. April 4, 2025.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear shakes hands with Jean-Marie Matagne at Franklin County High School, which is operating as a shelter during the floods. Matagne spent the night at the shelter, along with about 20 other people.

FEMA officials wade through flood waters along St. Clair Street to assess damage in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Houses along Elm St. and Riverview Dr. in West Point, Kentucky were inundated with floodwaters as the Ohio River swelled over its banks after heavy rains in Kentucky. April 8, 2025.

Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, is surrounded by flood waters from the Kentucky River. Monday, April 7, 2025default

Alec Fern paddled through flood waters as he checked on his neighbors' property damage in the Bellepoint neighborhood of Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Houses along Riverview Dr. in West Point, Kentucky inundated with floodwaters as the Ohio River swelled over its banks after heavy rains in Kentucky. April 8, 2025.

Flood waters surround a home on Transylvania Beach in Prospect, Kentucky as the Ohio River swells over its banks Monday evening. April 7, 2025.

Louisville fire and police rescue crews helped 61 guests that were trapped by high water near the Candlewood Suites at Zorn Avenue and River Road Monday afternoon after flooding from the Ohio River over the weekend covered Zorn Avenue and River Road nearby. April 7, 2025.

The South Frankfort farming area is under flood waters and bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025.

A front loader was used to carry luggage left behind after Louisville fire and police rescue crews helped 61 trapped guests at the Candlewood Suites at Zorn Avenue and River Road Monday afternoon after flooding from the Ohio River covered roads nearby. April 7, 2025.

Houses along Elm St. in West Point, Kentucky were inundated with floodwaters as the Ohio River swelled over its banks after heavy rains in Kentucky. April 8, 2025.

A man waded through flood waters in the Bellepoint neighborhood of Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Hotel guests step onto dry land after they were rescued from the Candlewood Suites which was surrounded by flood waters Monday afternoon. April 7, 2025.

A rescued hotel guest takes video of his rescue from the Candlewood Suites by Louisville, Kentucky Fire and Pollce Monday afternoon. Although it was dry, the hotel was surrounded by flood waters. April 7, 2025.

A front loader was used to carry luggage left behind after Louisville fire and police rescue crews helped 61 trapped guests at the Candlewood Suites at Zorn Avenue and River Road Monday afternoon after flooding from the Ohio River covered roads nearby. April 7, 2025.

The Kentucky River rose up to the underside of a railroad bridge in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Neighborhoods around Frankfort, Kentucky are inundated with flood waters from the Kentucky River on Monday, April 7, 2025

Sherrie Gower and her husband Artie hold up police tape for another hotel guest as they carry their luggage after Louisville fire and police crews rescued 61 trapped guests at the Candlewood Suites Monday afternoon. Flooding from the Ohio River covered Zorn Avenue and River Road as well as exit and entrance ramps to Interstate 71. The Gowers are from Louisville and were staying at the hotel after their own home was flooded by swollen Ohio River. April 7, 2025.

The rising Ohio River covered the stage of the amphitheater in New Albany, Indiana as people came to look and capture pictures Monday morning April 7, 2025. The lower portion of the McAlpine Locks and Dam, just east of New Albany, river levels are projected to crest 67.9 feet Wednesday.

Homes and a church were inundated with flood waters in the Bellepoint neighborhood of Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Charlotte Smith shows Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear the shelter set up at Franklin County High School for people impacted by the Frankfort floods.

Neighborhoods around Frankfort, Kentucky are inundated with flood waters from the Kentucky River on Monday, April 7, 2025

Hotel guests who were trapped by high water at the Candlewood Suites Monday afternoon watch and wait for their luggage as well as others after flooding from the Ohio River covered Zorn Avenue and River Road as well as exit and entrance ramps to Interstate 71. April 7, 2025.

FEMA officials wade through flood waters along St. Clair Street to assess damage in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, as flood waters from the Kentucky River encroach on the town. Monday, April 7, 2025defaultdefault

The South Frankfort community is under flood waters and bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025.

Xavier Javier, right, and his wfe Daisy Javier viewed flood waters rise in the rear of businesses along Main Street from the Capital Ave. Bridge in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Neighborhoods around Frankfort, Kentucky are inundated with flood waters from the Kentucky River on Monday, April 7, 2025

Pamela Moore took photos of the Kentucky River from a view along Main Street in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Neighborhoods around Frankfort, Kentucky are inundated with flood waters from the Kentucky River on Monday, April 7, 2025

Homes were inundated with flood waters in the Bellepoint neighborhood of Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, as flood waters from the Kentucky River encroach on the town. Monday, April 7, 2025defaultdefault

The South Frankfort community is under flood waters and bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025.

Downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, as flood waters from the Kentucky River encroach on the town. Monday, April 7, 2025defaultdefault

The South Frankfort community is under flood waters and bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025.

Downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, as flood waters from the Kentucky River encroach on the town. Monday, April 7, 2025defaultdefault

The South Frankfort community is under flood waters and bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025.

Flood waters rose in the rear of businesses on Main Street in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, as flood waters from the Kentucky River encroach on the town. Monday, April 7, 2025defaultdefault

The South Frankfort community is under flood waters and bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025.

Downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, as flood waters from the Kentucky River encroach on the town. Monday, April 7, 2025defaultdefault

FEMA officials wade through flood waters along St. Clair Street to assess damage in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, as flood waters from the Kentucky River encroach on the town. Monday, April 7, 2025defaultdefault

Amy Arnett took photos of the flooded south Frankfort community from a perch at the Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, as flood waters from the Kentucky River encroach on the town. Monday, April 7, 2025defaultdefault

Downtown Frankfort, Kentucky, as flood waters from the Kentucky River encroach on the town. Monday, April 7, 2025default

The Frankfort community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. This a view of alley along Main Street.

The Frankfort community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025.

Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, is surrounded by flood waters from the Kentucky River. Monday, April 7, 2025default

Flood waters rose in the rear of WesBanco on Main Street in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 7, 2025. The community is bracing for an expected record level crest of the Kentucky River at 49.5 feet this week.

Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, is surrounded by flood waters from the Kentucky River. Monday, April 7, 2025default

The rising Ohio River partially covered street signs and lamp posts on Water Street in New Albany, Indiana Monday morning April 7, 2025. The lower portion of the McAlpine Locks and Dam, just east of New Albany, river levels are projected to crest 67.9 feet Wednesday.

The flooded Ohio River on Monday, April 7, 2025 in Utica, Indiana.

Employees from the Franklin County Roads Department stacked sandbags at the intersection of Main Street and St. Clair in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. The Kentucky River is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

John Dixon checks on the rural Gratz, Kentucky Seventh-Day Adventist church as Highway 22 is under several feet of water while debris floats atop Sunday, April 6, 2025 after the Kentucky River breached its banks during heavy rains of a period of four days.

Park benches along the Louisville Riverwalk were surrounded by floodwaters and debris on Sunday morning after several days of rain poured down on Kentucky. April 6, 2025.

Tony Flint, left, and Mark Miller paddled through flood waters in the Travis Circle community as they transported clothes and a cat in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. The Kentucky River is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

Chris Simon with son Andrew use kayaks to paddle atop Highway 22 though steel drums and floating debris to reach a friend's home to retrieve personal belongings as floodwaters cut off vehicle access to rural Gratz, Kentucky Sunday afternoon as the Kentucky River breaches its banks. The river is expected to rise another seven feet. April 6, 2025.

Ronald LeMaster holds granddaughter Maggie LeMaster, as daughter Lisa and granddaughter Baylee (with grandmother Melissa hidden from view) are ferried by the Owen County Search and Rescue team from the rising water outside the family's rural home near Monterey, Kentucky as the Kentucky River breaches its banks. April 6, 2025.

Rochester and several neighboring communities were impassable due to floodwaters. April 6, 2025

Susan Willams paddled through flood waters from the Kentucky River along Travis Circle in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. Residents salvaged items from their homes as the river is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

Rescue firefighter Josh Rodamer helps Maggie LaMaster off the rescue boat after she and her family were ferried by the Owen County Search and Rescue team as their house was surrounded by flood waters near Monterey, Kentucky Sunday afternoon. April 6, 2025.

Water covers a portion of Highway 22 that leads to the small, rural town of Gratz, Kentucky as the community is flooded by the overflow of the Kentucky River Sunday April 6, 2025.

Maggie LaMaster gives a fist bump to the son of a rescue worker as her sister Baylee holds her stuffed animal after the girls and their family were ferried by the Owen County Search and Rescue team as their house was surrounded by flood waters near Monterey, Kentucky Sunday afternoon. April 6, 2025.

The Green River in Rockport, Kentucky, has overflowed its banks after multiple days of rain have left the rivers around the state overflowing their banks. Sunday, April 6, 2025

Tommy Evans, who lives in Rochester said roads were impassable due to floodwaters. The Ferry, which normally picks cars, was closed Sunday. April 6, 2025

Park benches along Big Four Lawn were surrounded by floodwaters and debris on Sunday morning after several days of rain poured down on Kentucky. April 6, 2025.

The Green River in Rockport, Kentucky, has overflowed its banks after multiple days of rain have left the rivers around the state overflowing their banks. Sunday, April 6, 2025

Chuck Razor and his dog Bear row to his brother's house outside rural Monterey, Kentucky as the flood waters rise from the swollen Kentucky River Sunday afternoon. Owen County officials estimated the water would rise another seven to eight feet by Tuesday. April 6, 2025.

The Green River in Rockport, Kentucky, has overflowed its banks after multiple days of rain have left the rivers around the state overflowing their banks. Sunday, April 6, 2025

Residents in the Travis Circle community carried a boat full of items they salvaged from their homes as they were about to cross flood waters in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. Flood waters from the Kentucky River inundated their neighborhood as the river is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

Areas of Rochester, Kentucky, are under water as multiple days of rain have left the rivers around the state overflowing their banks. Sunday, April 6, 2025

Rochester and several neighboring communities were impassable due to floodwaters. The Ferry, which normally picks cars up over 100 yards past the signs, was closed Sunday. April 6, 2025

A building and pick up truck were submerged in the Travis Circle community in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. Residents tried to salvage items from their homes as the Kentucky River is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

St. Clair Street was inundated with flood waters in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. The Kentucky River is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

A goose swam down River Rd. on Sunday after several days of rain poured down on Kentucky. April 6, 2025.

Rochester and several neighboring communities were impassable due to floodwaters. April 6, 2025

A home along Old Lawrenceburg Road was submerged by flood waters from the Kentucky River in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. Residents salvaged items from their homes to escape the flood waters as the river is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

Susan Willams drove her riding mower through flood waters before it was submerged in the Travis Circle community in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. Residents tried to salvage items from their homes as the Kentucky River is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

A truck is surrounded by dirty flood water in rural Gratz, Kentucky Sunday afternoon as the Kentucky River breaches its banks. The river is expected to rise another seven feet. April 6, 2025.

Jeanna Flint smiled as her cat was retrieved while flood waters inundated the Travis Circle community in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. Residents tried to salvage items from their homes as the Kentucky River is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

Cunningham's Creekside restaurant in Harrods Creek was surrounded by floodwaters on Sunday after several days of rain poured down on Kentucky. April 6, 2025.

Chris Simon with son Andrew and nephew Jacob use kayaks to reach a friend's home to retrieve some personal belongings as floodwaters cut off vehicle access to rural Gratz, Kentucky Sunday afternoon as the Kentucky River breaches its banks. The river is expected to rise another seven feet. April 6, 2025.

The intersection of Zorn Ave. and River Rd. was blocked by floodwaters on Sunday after several days of rain poured down on Kentucky. April 6, 2025.

A home along Old Lawrenceburg Road was submerged by flood waters from the Kentucky River in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. Residents salvaged items from their homes to escape the flood waters as the river is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

The Third Street River Road Downtown exit was blocked off on Sunday after several days of rain poured down on Kentucky. April 6, 2025.

The intersection of Zorn Ave. and River Rd. was blocked by floodwaters on Sunday after several days of rain poured down on Kentucky. April 6, 2025.

Residents were cut off from their homes as Travis Circle was submerged by flood waters from the Kentucky River in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. They salvaged items from their homes as the river is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

Mark Miller, left, helped Susan Willams get out of a boat as residents were cut off from their homes while Travis Circle was submerged by flood waters from the Kentucky River in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. They salvaged items from their homes as the river is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

The Owen County Search and Rescue team helped a family of five -- Lisa Henderson with daughters Maggie and Baylee and their grandparents Ronald LaMaster with wife Melissa -- from the rising water outside their rural home near Monterey, Kentucky Sunday afternoon as the Kentucky River breaches its banks. The river is expected to rise another seven feet. April 6, 2025.

Employees stacked sandbags outside the House of Commons A Bourbon Library at the intersection of Main Street and St. Clair in Frankfort, Ky. on Apr. 6, 2025. The Kentucky River is expected to crest at a record level of 49.5 feet this week.

Flood waters rise on Second Street in Frankfort, Kentucky, covering home's porches as the Kentucky River breaches its banks Sunday afternoon. April 6, 2025.

Areas of Benton, Kentucky, are shown flooded as the Clarks River crested at record levels. Sunday, April 6, 2025

Owen County Search and Rescue head out in flood waters to rescue two people with two dogs about 10 miles away Sunday morning after the Kentucky River has breached its banks in Monterey, Kentucky. April 6, 2025.

Owen County Search and Rescue prepare for the hour-long trip to rescue two people and two dogs several miles away after the Cedar Creek and Kentucky River breached their banks in Monterey, Kentucky. April 6, 2025.

Fire Chief Greg Estes with the Owen County Search and Rescue talks with his crew as they prepare for the hour-long trip to rescue two people and two dogs several miles away after the Cedar Creek and Kentucky River breached their banks in Monterey, Kentucky. April 6, 2025.

Dustin Friend looks out at the Red River rushing over Main Street in Clay City, Kentucky Saturday morning, April 5, 2025 after heavy rains have flooded the area. The small town's main road has been cut-off due to the Red River's flooding. "I've never seen it like this since I've lived here," he said.

Water covers the road at the intersection of State Roads 62 and 109 in Dawson Springs on Saturday, April 5, 2025, as waves of rain have inundated Western Kentucky.

A basketball court was submerged by rising flood waters from the Licking River in Falmouth, Ky. on Apr. 5, 2025. Residents were under an mandatory evacuation order ahead of expected flooding.

Stephanie Brown, left, hands a document to her son Marshall Brown as they pack their truck to escape rising flood waters from the Licking River in Butler, Ky. on Apr. 5, 2025. Residents were under an mandatory evacuation order ahead of expected flooding.

Robert Watts hustled to repair his truck in case he has to escape rising flood waters from the Licking River in Butler, Ky. on Apr. 5, 2025. Residents were under an mandatory evacuation order ahead of expected flooding.