During the briefing, Beshear referred to the flooding as a "painful, difficult disaster" and reiterated how this was one of the worst disasters to hit Kentucky in years as the death total has risen to 22.

President Donald Trump has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky, unlocking federal aid to assist communities devastated by severe storms and flooding. The declaration, granted Monday, will provide financial relief for individuals, businesses, and local governments in affected areas.