Historic Flooding Hits Butler County: Over 12 Inches of Rainfall Reported in April
Morgantown on April 6. PHOTO | Shannie Sims
Staff Report
Butler County is experiencing significant flooding after a historic amount of rainfall drenched the area. According to the Butler County Monthly Climatological Summary from the Kentucky Mesonet, the county has received a staggering 12.2 inches of precipitation this month—leading to widespread road closures and impassable areas.
Field in front of Boogie Barn on April 7. PHOTO | Beverly Bonilla
The floodwaters left parts of the county, including the Rochester community, unreachable by road. Emergency responders and local residents have reported high water levels on several key routes, prompting detours and delays.
Open field next to the Green River. PHOTO | Beverly Bonilla
To help provide a fuller picture of the impact, we reached out to our readers and asked them to share their flood-related photos from across Butler County. With many areas cut off, especially in the more rural stretches, community contributions have been vital in helping us understand the full scope of the damage.
This flooding in Morgantown was on Main Street in front of Sonic on April 7. PHOTO | Beverly Bonilla.
Stringtown Road and 70 – Rochester Road comaprison from April 5 and April 9 at 7am.
It will get worse/become more frequent due to climate change
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