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Flood/Road Update
ROAD CLOSURES in Frankfort and Franklin County due to flooding: Updated 3/08/2021 at 500pm NEW- The Kentucky River was at 10.51ft at 3:30pm and has leveled off today….
Sunday Update from Emergency Management
NEW- The Kentucky River was at 25.24ft at 10:30am and is dropping rapidly today. We are below flood stage but some roads are still impacted by high water, or cleanup…
Saturday Evening Update from Emergency Management
ROAD CLOSURES in Frankfort and Franklin County due to flooding: Updated 3/06/2021 at 800pm The Kentucky River did crest at 40.16ft and has been dropping steadily today…
MID MORNING FLOOD UPDATE FROM EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
KENTUCKY RIVER- The predicted crest was recorded at 40.16ft at 3:30am, Friday 3/05/2021. A significant drop in water level is expected to begin Saturday morning thru…
ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE FRIDAY MORNING
Update from Emergency Management: ROAD CLOSURES in Frankfort and Franklin County due to flooding. Updated 3/05/21 8AM *NEW- Indian Gap-KY 2919, just off 127N Leestown…
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