Kentucky Flooding

Yesterday, our team completed its first muck-and-gut on a flood-damaged home in Floyd County, marking the beginning of our on-the-ground recovery efforts. As we continue assessing the widespread damage and listening to the community’s needs, one thing is clear—this region’s resilience is unshakable.

Local partnerships have been essential in shaping our response, with invaluable insight from the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office helping us understand where aid is most needed. Sheriff John Hunt and administrative clerk Misha Curnutte have been instrumental in guiding our efforts, sharing firsthand knowledge of the storm’s impact and connecting us with those in urgent need of assistance.

We remain committed to standing alongside this community as they begin the long road to recovery.

Bryan Lafferty, Principal of The David School in David, Kentucky shared firsthand that he’s seen a wide range of impacts with some homes being submerged to widespread power outages and displacement. As we continue to respond, we remain committed to supporting his students and the community in this incredibly difficult time. Join our response efforts in Floyd County today by donating.

The flooding in Kentucky triggered a total of 30 flood warnings and 47 flash flood warnings. Over 40,000 people were left without power, and more than 300 roads were closed, cutting off access to those who were, and continue to be, most in need of assistance.

Sherry, a Kentucky resident and All Hands and Hearts team member shares her experience: “I have worked many disasters in Eastern Kentucky and know the community and people well and I can tell you now that when I talk to them, I hear the desperation and the exhaustion in their voices. The entire community was affected with this flood and many of them have never experienced the flooding before. People are living in flooded homes with no electricity.”

This marks the third catastrophic flood in five years for Floyd County, Kentucky. Each year, the flooding has grown worse. In 2022, flash floods ravaged parts of the area, but this time, the entire county is underwater, with water levels ranging from two to six feet, flooding homes and displacing hundreds. Many are still without power or heat.

Having previously supported Floyd County, Kentucky after the floods in 2022, we have many people in our communities who are affected by the flood. These areas are facing incredible hardship, and we’re on the ground working alongside our partners and VOAD to provide much-needed aid to those affected.

All Hands and Hearts is responding to the catastrophic flooding in Kentucky, mobilizing to provide relief where it’s needed most. We are actively connecting with local partners on the ground to assess immediate needs and coordinate our response. Having previously supported Kentucky communities after the devastating 2022 floods, we are leveraging our experience and existing partnerships to deliver effective aid.

Severe weather remains a concern, with a Winter Storm Warning in effect from Tuesday evening through Thursday. Heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions are expected, further complicating recovery efforts. Residents are urged to take precautions. We are committed to supporting impacted communities and will adapt our response to ensure the greatest impact for those in need. More updates to come as the situation evolves.

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Severe winter storms have triggered catastrophic flooding across Kentucky, resulting in at least eight fatalities. It is among the most severe weather events the state has experienced in at least a decade. A state of emergency has been declared for parts of Obion County, Tennessee, and residents across the region are urged to avoid travel. The National Weather Service warns that an approaching polar vortex could bring life-threatening cold in the coming days. All Hands and Hearts is closely monitoring the situation.