LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — There have now been 14 weather-related deaths confirmed in Kentucky due to the winter storm.
Gov. Andy Beshear said Saturday morning that a 73-year-old man in Ballard County and a 64-year-old man in Hart County died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 14.
I’m sad to share that we’ve confirmed two additional deaths from the winter storm – a 73-year-old man in Ballard County and a 64-year-old man in Hart County. This brings our total to 14 lost. Let’s pray for these families during this difficult time.
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) January 31, 2026
On Monday, Jan. 26, Beshear confirmed a 72-year-old woman in Whitley County died of hypothermia. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office in Louisville also confirmed that 56-year-old Ricky Marshall died from hypothermia.
Other deaths include: a 68-year-old man in Daviess County; a 79-year-old man in Graves County; a 64-year-old man and two 71-year-old men in Johnson County; a 48-year-old man in Morgan County; a 78-year-old man in Owen County and a 62-year-old man in Pulaski County.
Beshear confirmed the 11th weather-related death in an X post, a 55-year-old man in Livingston County.
To help the families of those who died, Beshear said the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund will be reopened, which will provide $10,000 to each family for funeral expenses.
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