Gov. Andy Beshear made the declaration on Friday. The state’s Emergency Operations Center in Frankfort will activate at 7 a.m. Saturday.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency as severe storms approach the Louisville area.

There is a potential for historic amounts of rain, strong winds and a possibility of tornadoes. 

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the death toll from the weekend's torrential rainfall reached 12.

A flood watch is in effect for early Saturday, Feb. 15 through Sunday afternoon. 

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed five people died Sunday after severe storms tore through the state, dropping several tornadoes and leaving tens of thousands of people without power.

Planning ahead for severe weather can help keep you safe. 

With the incoming winter storm, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has now declared a State of Emergency four times in the past eight weeks because of severe weather.