Clean-up efforts continue in Eastern Kentucky following recent floods, with Governor Andy Beshear providing an update on the state's recovery response.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear visited the communities that were hit hardest by flooding and severe storms earlier this month.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, in separate announcements late Friday and late Saturday, said the death toll from the recent flooding and severe cold has again increased. Now, 21 Kentuckians have died, Beshear said in posts on X, formerly Twitter.

In Kentucky, flood recovery efforts are still in full swing, serving as a stark reminder of the importance of being prepared for such events ahead of Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the death toll has increased after historic flooding and severe weather hit the state last week.