FRANKFORT, Ky. (WDRB) -- Four people are dead after flooding in Kentucky, and hundreds of roads are closed across the state. 

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said during a news conference Monday morning that a 74-year-old woman died in Nelson County after becoming trapped in her vehicle, and an 8-year-old boy was killed in Frankfort early Friday when he was swept away by floodwaters. 

On Monday afternoon, he said a 27-year-old man in McCracken County and a 65-year-old man in Trigg County also died.

The flooding has resulted in the closure of 538 state roads, more than half in western Kentucky, including Dawson Springs, which was hit hard by flooding. The state currently has 52 shelters open. 

If you need help, call Kentucky Emergency Management at 502-607-6665. 

During his media briefing, Beshear said crews have been working nonstop to rescue residents who need help. 

"What we have seen is rescue after rescue after rescue, that have turned what could be a very deadly event into one where sadly we lost two individuals," Beshear said. "But again, it could have been so much worse." 

He noted that 24 people died as a result of storms in February, and emphasized how important it is not to drive into flooded roadways. 

Beshear said Kentucky State Police dispatchers have responded to 15,770 calls, and troopers are continuing to assist local law enforcement and first responders. 

Ky. National Guard Mobilized

The Kentucky National Guard has been mobilized in the state, with 354 soldiers and airmen conducting water rescues and going door to door to make sure residents are safe. 

"They're doing everything from water rescues as well as the high-axle vehicles, they can go in and get them," Beshear said. 

Changing Weather Conditions

The governor said reports from the National Weather Service indicate that "tonight (Monday) is going to be problematic. This is going to be a dangerous night where temperatures fall, where it gets potentially below freezing. So if you're somewhere that's very wet, if you're trying to ride this out in a home that's had water, tonight could raise concerns of hypothermia. So again, find a safe place to go."

Beshear reminded residents to conserve water and refrain from running appliances that use a lot of water like dishwashers and washing machines. 

Curfew in Frankfort

Frankfort Mayor Layne Wilkerson said a curfew will be in effect for a second day Monday, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday. He apologized for the inconvenience but said the curfew remains necessary for safety reasons. 

Beshear praised President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem "for getting this disaster declaration through so quickly," Beshear said. 

He continued: "Those that follow me know I've had a number of differences of opinions on policies with this president, but in response to our natural disasters, he has been there every time. He has given us everything we need. His administration has been very responsive, and for that I'm grateful. If you're going to criticize on some things, you've got to give credit where credit is due."

He also thanked FEMA for its rapid response. "They are doing some of the best work that I've seen, and with 14 federally declared disasters since I've became governor five and a half years ago, we have a lot of context to base those comparisons on." 

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