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Carroll County residents ordered to evacuate as water level rises: Here’s what we know

Video note: Despite this article’s time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority.

CARROLL COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — Residents of Carroll County have been ordered to evacuate on Sunday as the flooding of the Kentucky River increases.

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In an order signed by Carroll County Judge Executive Michael Humphrey, a mandatory evacuation was issued on Sunday for the following communities:

  • Prestonsville
  • Greensbottom
  • Happy Hollow
  • Blue Lick
  • Lock Number 1 Road
  • Lower Mason Street

“All we know for sure is that this is going to impact our area in a major way,” Judge Executive Humphrey wrote in the evacuation order.

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The carroll county judge executive signed a mandatory evacuation order on sunday. (city of carrollton, kentucky)

County leaders said the flooding should be considered a life-threatening event and wrote that if residents stayed in the area, they may be cut off from rescue and other emergency resources.

The Carroll County judge executive said those who need help evacuating are asked to call (502) 732-6621. Shelter is also reportedly available by calling (502) 732-7060. Carrollton’s City Hall will also be closed on Monday in anticipation of increased flooding.

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