At Least 16 People Killed in Devastating Kentucky Floods

At least16 masses are deadin Eastern Kentucky after grueling rains pounded the land on Thursday , swamp roads and towns and draw rescuers to save people maroon on rooftops and in trees .

The regulator ’s bureau declared a state of parking brake that covered the whole state on Thursday , while at least seven county also declare their own states of emergency . In apress conferenceon Thursday , Governor Andy Beshear said he anticipated the death price would uprise .

“ In a word , this issue is devastating , ” he said . “ And I do conceive it will end up being one of the most significant , deadly flood tide that we have had in Kentucky in at least a very farseeing fourth dimension . ”

An aerial view of the flooding in Jackson, Kentucky.