Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear gave an update on the federal response to the severe weather that hit parts of the commonwealth. Governor Beshear says 23 people have died since the storms hit last week,

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear visited the communities that were hit hardest by flooding and severe storms earlier this month.At least 23 people died as a result of the weather, with many cities in the Commonwealth struggling as high water impacts homes and businesses.

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.