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.

Following deadly flooding in the Commonwealth, the National Weather Service will release safety information for severe weather throughout the coming week.

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.

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