Severe flooding in Hopkins County has resulted in multiple road closures and forced evacuations in one community, as officials urge drivers to use caution when traveling in the county the next couple of days.
Hopkins County Emergency Management Director Nick Bailey says most of the snow has melted off the road but there are numerous roads across the county that remain flooded, with some issues in Nortonville overnight.
click to download audioHe advised drivers to exercise caution, particularly during the evening and overnight hours when floodwaters are more difficult to see.
By mid-day Sunday, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reported that two state roads were blocked due to high water: US 41A between mile markers 12 and 13, and US 62 between mile points 16 and 17.
The following roads have reports of high water but are open:
KY 254 open with high water between their 1-2 mile points
KY 281 (Island Ford Road) is open with high water at the 2.1 mile point (intersection with Fowler Road)
KY 502 open with high water between the 1-4 mile points
KY 1033 open with high water at the 4 mile points
KY 2881 open with high water between the 0-1 mile points
KY 3059 open with high water between 1-2 mile points
