LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — There have now been 16 weather-related deaths confirmed in Kentucky from to the winter storm.
Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that a 75-year-old woman in Adair County died, bringing the total number of fatalities to 16.
More tough news from the winter storm today, Kentucky. Our fatalities have risen to 16 with the passing of a 75-year-old woman in Adair County. Let’s keep these families in our prayers and let them know we’re here for them.
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) February 2, 2026
On Saturday, Beshear also confirmed that a 73-year-old man in Ballard County, a 66-year-old man in Daviess County, and a 64-year-old man in Hart County died.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office in Louisville also confirmed that 56-year-old Ricky Marshall died from hypothermia.
Other deaths include: a 72-year-old woman in Whitley County; 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.
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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