Carroll County areas under evacuation order due to opened dam gates on Kentucky River
Updated: 6:35 PM EDT Apr 6, 2025
There is an evacuation order in place in Carroll County, Kentucky. Carrollton Mayor Robb Adams said that as of noon, 10 gates at Dix Dam along the Kentucky River were “accidentally opened.”You can watch his full statement here.He said he could not go into further detail on the gates being opened because of the nature of the emergency.Adams said water is rising, and a high-impact event is expected and should be taken as a life-threatening emergency.As a result, areas of Carroll County are under a mandatory evacuation order signed Sunday by Judge Executive Michael Humphrey.They are as follows:PrestonsvilleGreensbottomHappy HollowBlue LickLock Number 1 RoadLower Mason StreetCrews sent out may come to other areas telling residents to evacuate depending upon the level of flooding.“Do not ride it out. Do not,” said Adams.Flood risks in Frankfort due to the Kentucky River risingIf someone chooses to not evacuate if crews come and tell them to, Adams said there is no guarantee anyone will be able to come back and get them because of limited resources.Adams said they will be taking down names of people who choose not to leave their homes. City Hall in Carrollton is being used as an emergency operations center, and emergency personnel will be available to assist with the removal of people and pets. If anyone needs help with evacuation, they are advised to call 502-732-6621.Shelter is available by calling 502-732-7060.
CARROLL COUNTY, Ky. —There is an evacuation order in place in Carroll County, Kentucky.
Carrollton Mayor Robb Adams said that as of noon, 10 gates at Dix Dam along the Kentucky River were “accidentally opened.”
You can watch his full statement here.
He said he could not go into further detail on the gates being opened because of the nature of the emergency.
Adams said water is rising, and a high-impact event is expected and should be taken as a life-threatening emergency.
As a result, areas of Carroll County are under a mandatory evacuation order signed Sunday by Judge Executive Michael Humphrey.
They are as follows:
- Prestonsville
- Greensbottom
- Happy Hollow
- Blue Lick
- Lock Number 1 Road
- Lower Mason Street
Crews sent out may come to other areas telling residents to evacuate depending upon the level of flooding.
“Do not ride it out. Do not,” said Adams.
Flood risks in Frankfort due to the Kentucky River rising
If someone chooses to not evacuate if crews come and tell them to, Adams said there is no guarantee anyone will be able to come back and get them because of limited resources.
Adams said they will be taking down names of people who choose not to leave their homes.
City Hall in Carrollton is being used as an emergency operations center, and emergency personnel will be available to assist with the removal of people and pets.
If anyone needs help with evacuation, they are advised to call 502-732-6621.
Shelter is available by calling 502-732-7060.
