Flooding has overwhelmed parts of the city, trapping residents and visitors alike.
A portion of River Road near the Belvedere in downtown Louisville is closed due to high water, while a part of Frankfort Avenue is also closed due to mud left behind from the water.
Gov. Andy Beshear said President Donald Trump approved his request for an emergency disaster declaration for Kentucky.
Gov. Andy Beshear preemptively declared a state of emergency in Kentucky, where flash flooding was expected into Sunday.
An area of Louisville that was once plagued by flooding is getting a new life.
"We want to get reopened as fast as possible, so we will move every piece of equipment, every furniture, chair, table, bar -- anything we can, we'll move out of the building."