Photos show devastation in Kentucky as floods inundate homes and streets
June 29, 2026, 9:14 a.m. ET

Floodwaters tore through Kentucky neighborhoods, damaging homes and streets as photos capture the aftermath.
Pictured here, Community members help remove a vehicle from a pile of debris on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
Jon Cherry, Getty ImagesPictured here, Community members help remove a vehicle from a pile of debris on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.

People help clear debris in a home belonging to the Rhodus family on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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A flood-damaged office in a home belonging to the Rhodus family is seen on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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In an aerial view, the destroyed Million Bible Church sits partially on a bridge on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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People help clear debris in a home belonging to the Rhodus family on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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Community members gather belongings from Shasta Hensley's home on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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Pieces of road debris are seen near a damaged vehicle on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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People help clear debris in a home belonging to the Rhodus family on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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In an aerial view, a destroyed vehicle that was carried away by floodwaters sits in a field on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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Bobbi Rhodus walks through her flood-damaged trailer on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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People help clear debris in a home belonging to the Rhodus family on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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The back yard of one of the Rhodus family's homes is seen through a missing wall of the garage on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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Rapids are seen on Tates Creek on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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A home with flood debris and broken windows is seen on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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Briley Rhodus stands at the front door of the trailer on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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A bedroom in Bobbi Rhodus' flood damaged trailer is seen on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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Community members search for belongings outside of Shasta Hensley's home on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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Community members search for belongings in Shasta Hensley's home on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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Community members clear debris from the signage of Antioch Christian Church on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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A dog walks on a flood damaged bridge on June 28, 2026 in Richmond, Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a statewide state of emergency on Saturday, after several consecutive hours of heavy rainfall caused flash flooding along Tates Creek in Madison County.
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