At least four people died in Kentucky after heavy rains and storms triggered flash floods over the weekend, state officials said.

Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the death toll and announced the declaration of a state of emergency as rainfall continued and risks increased in several areas of the state.

“Kentucky, I have hard news to share,” the president wrote on social media when reporting on the deaths.

Three victims were reported in Madison County

According to official information, three of the deaths occurred in Madison County and one more in Jackson County.

The Madison County Coroner's Office said two of the victims - an adult man and woman - were found dead inside a Richmond home, where water rushed in and trapped residents.

The county's third victim died after his vehicle was swept away by currents on Tates Creek Road near the Lexington area.

Local authorities said emergency crews scoured affected areas house to house looking for trapped people.

Rescues and flooded roads complicate the emergency

Beshear described the event as a serious emergency and said multiple rescues of people inside vehicles and homes had already taken place.

The governor also reported that several routes were covered by water and that at least 12 state roads were out of service.

Authorities warned of the danger of driving, especially at night due to low visibility.

The National Weather Service issued flash flood alerts for parts of Kentucky and Indiana.

According to reports, some areas of Kentucky accumulated more than six inches of rain, while areas of southwestern Indiana registered between four and ten inches.

Additionally, in northwestern Kentucky, near Louisville, local officials recommended preventive evacuations on a rural road after a landslide occurred on a dam embankment.

Authorities said the structure remained stable with no immediate signs of collapse.

Emergency teams continued to monitor the situation while the forecast for more rainfall was maintained.