City of Beattyville Evacuated and other Flood Conditions

The Kentucky River at Heidelberg is currently at 24.0 feet and is expected to crest at 26.7 feet this evening, surpassing the flood stage of 20.0 feet. 

The city of Beattyville has been evacuated due to high water. They have two swift water rescue teams available including Lee County Search and Rescue. 

Due to flooding, Main Street is now closed to all traffic. Please, take the following precautions:

 • Avoid the Area: Do not attempt to travel on Main Street or any flooded roads.

 • Emergency Assistance: If you require immediate help, please call 911.

 • Safety First: Do not enter areas that appear flooded or unstable.

Please follow all instructions from local authorities and stay safe.

The City of Beattyville is also asking that due to the tremendous amount of rainfall causing power outages to some of our pump stations, that all water customers, beginning from the end of the bridge going out of Beattyville up Procter Hill towards Booneville, to be conservative with water use.  The City is unsure of when they can restore power to these pump stations.

All known necessary Beattyville residents have been evacuated and are currently safe.

The Lee County Schools are also closed tomorrow.

The Lee County roads that are still closed and are being closely monitored are as follows:
Dunigan Branch
Blankey Branch
Abner Flat
Primrose Lane
Brush Creek
Wide Creek
Mill Branch Schoolhouse Rd
White Ash
Contrary
Blaines Branch
Primrose
Brush Creek
Wide Creek
Pawpaw Road
Big Branch
Fox Hollow Road
Willow Creek
Coal Branch
Gunnel Road

Highway 52, in the Sandfield area on the way to Estill County is flooded in areas,