Water surrounds the Johnson County, Ky., Judicial Center in Paintsville, Ky., on Monday, March 1, 2021. Heavy rain across Appalachia has led to water rescues, mudslides, road closures and power outages, officials said. (Ryan C. Hemens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP)
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear made the declaration on Sunday and activated the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) State Emergency Operations Center.Â
