Butler County hit hard during historic flooding

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – All across the Commonwealth, communities are picking up the pieces after historic flooding, but Butler County was one of the worst affected areas.

As the rain stops and the clouds break, we now are getting a clear picture of the flooding taking place all across the county. Exit 26 off of Interstate 165, which is known to flood during high rains, is under about 8 feet of water and has been closed off. Many roads across the county have been closed off with multiple water rescues taking place, including one that evacuated a local hotel. In some areas, the water has already crested, but the flooding remains.

Butler County officials are sending a strong message to residents if they need help.

“Drive slow, take your time. Because I know we just got one road that you can come in and out. As of right now. So just take your time. And if you do have a problem now I’m one one and we’ll get there as quick as we can. And and we’ll try to get you out of your homes or cars or whatever. But we want to make sure the community is safe first and make sure you’re okay. But don’t hesitate to call 911, because the quicker you call us, the better we can get to you and get you out to safety,” said chief of the Butler County Rescue Squad Brandon Keown.

The Green River in Rochester crested at 53 feet, with surrounding towns like Woodbury cresting a little lower than that. Emergency officials want to remind the public to not drive in standing water and to turn around.