Flood 2019 - WPSD Local 6

Rain, rain, and more rain. Much of the Local 6 area was already saturated from recent rain before two back-to-back storms dropped several more inches of rain during the last two weeks of February 2019. Murray alone received more than 15 inches of rain that month. Paducah had more than 10 inches of rain, making it the second wettest February on record. This caused our area to be hit by flash flooding along with flooding that will last for days. Floodgates were raised in Paducah, Cairo, and Brookport. Homes were surrounded by water. Families relied on neighbors to help salvage what they could.

Below are the stories of survival during Flood 2019.

McCracken County homeowners devastated FEMA isn't helping with flood damage

Homeowners say they are devastated FEMA isn't helping with flood damage in McCracken County.

FEMA to visit McCracken County to assess flood damage

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will visit McCracken County on Tuesday to assess the damage from the recent flooding.

With flood damage cleanup underway in McCracken County, safety is key

As people continue to deal with flooding in the Local 6 area, some of you are starting to clean up. There is a safe way to do it.

Floodwaters continue to affect Livingston County

Although this week’s rain is not expected to be heavy, flooding from last month's downpours continues to have a lasting effect on people in Livingston County.

Dealing with flooding yet again, local homeowner says he's not leaving

What would you do if you lived in an area that gets hit with flooding year after year? Would you move? One local man says, flooding or not, this is home.

No fix yet for families living near mudslide in Hickman, Kentucky

Weeks have gone by, and there's no fix yet for the families living around the mudslide in Hickman, Kentucky.

Federal emergency officials to review Tennessee flood damage

Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are scheduled to conduct preliminary damage assessments in 54 Tennessee counties affected by flooding caused by a deluge in February.

New technology being used to assess local flood damage

Getting flood damage assessed is usually a lengthy process, but new technology is making it easier for local crews.

Crews repairing roads washed out by flooding in Miller City

Floodwaters have washed out roads in Miller City, Illinois, which is near a broken levee. This week, Alexander County Highway Department crews have been working to get those roads back in driving condition.

Hundreds of landowners sue Army Corps of Engineers over flooding

Hundreds of landowners in west Kentucky and southern Illinois are suing the Army Corps of Engineers because of structures called wing dams.

County, city leaders prepare for flood damage assessment

Paducah and McCracken County leaders met Wednesday to discuss the Ohio River levels and flood damage.

Metropolis police citing, fining people who ignore or move road closed signs in flooded

Police in Metropolis have handed out 12 citations to people driving past closed road signs.

Coroner investigating death of man pulled from floodwaters in McCracken County

McCracken County Coroner Amanda Melton says William Villines, 59, of Marshall County died from drowning and hypothermia. She says she has opened a death investigation.

Below freezing temperatures turn floodwaters into ice and slush

First it was flooding. Now, that water is turning into ice and slush.

I Am Local 6: Neighbors help one another amid Flood 2019

Your hard work, love for community and caring spirit in the face of flooding is why we can all proudly say I Am Local 6.

Flooding in Paducah forces animal shelter to relocate all dogs

Saving Death Row Dogs is currently caring for 23 dogs, and they called kennels near Oaks Road home last week. That was until Cook received a call from a friend about flooding.

Rescue dogs need help due to flooding

A local non-profit that help rescues dogs is in need.

Neighbors helping people who stayed behind in flooded homes

Neighbors on Husband Road are measuring the water depths and they saw the water went down about six inches today.

Son helps his parents save home from flood waters

What would you do to save your home? That’s the question some families in our Local 6 region are facing as flooding continues to cause headaches for many..

Sky 6 captures video from Kentucky Dam

Flood 2019 has created an intense site at Kentucky Lake.

Flooding forces closures at LBL

The U.S. Forest Service wants to warn visitors that rising lake levels will affect some campgrounds and trails.

Local school collecting cleaning supplies for flood victims

Paducah Middle School is collecting cleaning supplies to help local flood victims.

Governor visits Livingston County to assess flooding damage

Gov. Matt Bevin took Livingston County Emergency Management officials and others up in a helicopter to assess the damage of flooding in Smithland.

Neighborhood in McCracken County accessible only by boat

McCracken County Emergency Management's Rescue Division went on three water missions Tuesday morning.

Illinois governor visits southern Illinois to survey flooding

Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker is trying to give Southern Illinois communities a helping hand with the flooding. He made a visit to Metropolis and Cairo to see how bad the situation is there.

Officials offer safety, health tips after Kentucky flooding

Health officials are urging Kentucky residents affected by recent flooding to follow safety and health tips.

Convention center to stay closed until river level lowers to 52 feet

City Engineer Rick Murphy estimated it would take about 10 days for the river to get back to about 52 feet.

Red Cross opens two local shelters for flood victims

The American Red Cross has two shelters open for flood victims in need.

Smithland building up flood wall, businesses closing

Gov. Matt Bevin declared a statewide emergency for Kentucky Monday afternoon because of flooding and damage across the commonwealth.

Paducah-McCracken County Convention, Expo Center out of service

The Paducah-McCracken County Convention and Expo Center is out of service Monday night, City Engineer Rick Murphy tells county leaders.

Flooding forces power companies to turn off electricity

Water and electricity is a deadly mix. That's why certain electric companies are turning off power in certain areas.

February rainfall breaks Tennessee River Valley records

A federal utility says the Tennessee River Valley on average has endured a record amount of rain for February.

Governor declares statewide emergency in Kentucky due to flooding, heavy rain

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin on Monday officially declared a statewide emergency in response to heavy rains that caused flooding and infrastructure damage in many areas of the commonwealth.

Sky 6 -- Through the Lens: Widespread flooding

In this week's Through the Lens, photojournalist Chad Darnall gives you a bird's eye view of flooding in the Local 6 area.

More floodgates to be installed Monday in downtown Paducah

The floodgates being installed Monday will close off access to the Paducah-McCracken County Convention Center.

Communities helping out as times get tough with flooding

Rising water levels are forcing our local counties to ramp up efforts.

Massac County Emergency Management calling on volunteers to fill sandbags

Help is needed in Brookport, Illinois as the Ohio River continues to rise.

After major flooding in Murray, officials say people are not in the clear yet

Calloway County Emergency Management says they expect some trees down tonight with high winds coming in.

People in McCracken County deal with flooding for a third time

McCracken County woman deals with flooding for a third time

Local groups organizing teams to help with flood efforts

A community needs your help making sure floodwaters don't seep into a local home.

GALLERY: Flood 2019 viewer photos

Viewers from across the Local 6 area are sending us photos of flooding in their neighborhoods.

Crews to work on Smithland levee Sunday morning

Work is expected to begin Sunday to build up the levee in Smithland, Kentucky.

GALLERY: Flooding in Possum Trot

Viewers are sending in photos of flooding in their community.

GALLERY: Flooding in Northwest Tennessee

Families across the Local 6 area are dealing with flooding in their communities.

McCracken County families stack sandbags ahead of flooding

Water levels continue to rise across McCracken County. Paducah has installed floodgates along the flood wall, but the Ohio River has risen to the point to where water is touching the floodgates. Some people are having to deal with flooding around their homes.

Smithland works together preparing sandbags near riverfront at lock and dam

A local church is feeding folks helping with flood prevention in Smithland for free, and they say they could use some help with supplies.

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