SEN. MATT DENEEN PROVIDES FLOODING
UPDATE FROM HARDIN COUNTY
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 6, 2025) – In response to widespread flooding across Hardin County, Sen. Matt Deneen issued an update Sunday afternoon after spending the past two days coordinating with local officials, mayors, and emergency response personnel. Deneen has described conditions in parts of the county as “ground zero,” pointing to extensive flooding in Colesburg, White Mills, and West Point.
“White Mills is underwater, Colesburg has been breached, farmland is flooded, and West Point is on high alert,” Deneen said. “This is one of the worst flooding events I’ve seen in our region, and I dare say it is a once-in-a-generation situation here in Hardin County. I’m incredibly grateful to our first responders who have stepped up in every direction. Their work has already saved lives, but the most effective way to save lives is for everyone to make smart and cautious decisions as floodwaters remain high.”
Deneen has been actively monitoring the evolving situation and is scheduled to meet with the Hardin County Emergency Management Director as tri-county response efforts continue. Emergency crews have responded to multiple water rescues recently, involving drivers who attempted to bypass barricades and drive through flooded roads.
“The biggest message we need to get out right now is simple: turn around, don’t drown,” Deneen said. “One foot of moving water can carry a vehicle off the road. We’ve had too many close calls because folks underestimated the danger. Check on your family, friends, and neighbors and tell them the travel risk right now is not worth it.”
At one point during the peak of the rainfall, floodwaters reached both emergency lanes of Interstate 65, a critical transportation corridor for the region. In addition to the structural damage, local governments have exhausted their supply of barricades and signage, prompting requests for additional resources to keep roads safely marked. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is helping with this.
As of the most recent update, the following roads remain closed in Hardin County due to high water.
· Akers School Road
· Amish Road
· Bacon Creek Road
· Boone Road
· Buckles Road
· Cave Road
· Cecilia Smith Mill Road
· Constantine Road
· Gaither Station Road
· Hall Road
· Horseshoe Bend Road
· Methodist Street
· Miller Road
· Nolin Road
· Payne Road
· South Black Branch Road
· Thomas Road
· Tunnel Hill Road
· Upper Colesburg Road
· Valley Creek Lane
· Webb Mill Road
· Wimp Lane
Residents are strongly urged to monitor updates through official sources.
· Hardin County Government: www.hardincountyky.gov
· Elizabethtown City Government: City Facebook Page
· National Weather Service Flood Safety Tips: weather.gov/safety/flood
Deneen pledged to remain in close communication with local officials as damage assessments continue and additional support is requested from state and federal agencies.
“This is when neighbors help neighbors,” he added. “We’ve been through tough times before, and we’ll get through this—but everyone needs to stay alert and safe.”
Media interested in connecting with Sen. Matt Deneen for updates from Hardin County should contact Dustin Isaacs at 502-682-2591.
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Sen. Matt Deneen, R-Elizabethtown, represents the 10th Senate District, including Hardin County and part of Jefferson County. Deneen serves as chair of the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee and co-chairs the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Committee. He is also a member of the Senate Committees on Agriculture, Families and Children, and Judiciary. Additionally, Deneen serves on the 2024-26 Budget Preparation and Submission Committee.
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