City officials give update on flooding in Hopkinsville
While the worst of the heavy rain has finally moved out of the area, flooding issues will likely continue for some time in Christian, Todd and Trigg Counties. In an […]
Rain, chances for severe weather to continue into the weekend
Already saturated grounds in western Kentucky received heavy rainfall late Thursday night into Friday morning resulting in flooding, and Meteorologist Justin Gibbs with the National Weather Service in Paducah says […]
Flooding Press Conference with City and County officials
Officials with the City of Hopkinsville, Christian County, Oak Grove and others held a press conference about rescue, recovery and prevention happening in Hopkinsville following major flooding, particularly downtown. Numerous […]
Christian County flooding, April 4, 2025: Photo Gallery
Major flooding is taking place across the region, and downtown Hopkinsville quickly became dangerous Friday morning, with numerous water rescues taking place. A flood watch continues until Sunday morning. Photos […]
Closures, cancellations for April 4, 2025 and April 5, 2025
The Christian County Justice Center will close at noon at Friday, April 5 due to flooding. The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library will be closed Friday, April 5. The YMCA of […]
President Trump approves emergency declaration for Kentucky
President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Kentucky following severe weather and now the ongoing flood threat. According to a new release from FEMA, federal disaster assistance has […]
Officials urge caution as high water rescues and evacuations take place in Hopkinsville
Major flooding is taking place across the region, and downtown Hopkinsville quickly became dangerous Friday morning, with numerous water rescues taking place. Multiple homes had to be evacuated, particularly in […]
Building collapse, high water rescues happening as rain continues to fall
The Hopkinsville Fire Department and first responders are conducting high water rescues across the city, with luckily no injuries reported so far. One water rescue happened at East 14th and […]
Flooding results in numerous roads closed
Hopkinsville Streets closed: W. 9th St. at Bethel St. Riverfront Dr. at W. 5th St. E. 7th St. between S. Clay St. and S. Campbell St. Donna Dr. between Karen […]
Historic rainfall to continue after Wednesday’s severe weather
Wednesday’s severe weather brought tornadoes, damaging winds and heavy rain, to western Kentucky and Governor Andy Beshear reminded folks that the inclement weather is sticking around into the weekend. At […]