This road in Graves County, Kentucky, was washed out by flooding on July 19, the sheriff's office said.
Mandatory Credit:	Graves County Sheriff's Office

This road in Graves County, Kentucky, was washed out by flooding on July 19, the sheriff's office said.
Mandatory Credit: Graves County Sheriff's Office

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Kentucky governor declares emergency after heavy rainfall causes widespread flooding

Kentucky’s governor declared an emergency Wednesday after heavy – and potentially record-setting – rain caused widespread flooding throughout the state.