Date uploaded: 2022-07-29 00:50:37

Flash flooding wreaks havoc in Kentucky. At least eight people were confirmed dead Thursday after heavy rains caused massive flooding across the eastern part of the state, leaving people stranded on rooftops and others without power or water as forecasts call for even more rain. “We probably have not seen the worst of it," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said. More than 6 inches of rain fell overnight, leaving streets and homes underwater, and thousands without power. Crews worked to rescue people stranded on roofs of homes, and at least 20 people were unaccounted for. Beshear said he expects deaths to rise to double digits, calling it one of "the worst, most devastating flooding events" in state history. "This is an ongoing disaster that continues to put people in danger," Beshear said Thursday evening. "Our death toll is growing, ... and a lot of families out there have lost absolutely everything." 🔗 Visit our link in bio for the latest on the floods. 📸: Timothy D. Easley, Ryan C. Hermens, @AP; Michael Swensen, @GettyImages