More than 16 are dead after heavy rain caused massive flooding in eastern Kentucky, prompting the National Guard response.
RELATED: At least three dead in eastern Kentucky flood after heavy rain | USA TODAY
More rain and storms were expected this weekend after over 6 inches of rain fell Wednesday night into Thursday. Meteorologist Brandon Bonds with the National Weather Service in Jackson said it won't take much more rain to "cause even more damage." A flood watch or warning was expected to stay in effect for many of the areas that saw the worst of the flooding.
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Was it just rain, did a lake overflow or dam break?
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Where in heck is the Army Corps of Engineers? This flooding issue is years old and will get worse.