Flooding Returns to County With Multiple Bridges and Roads Closed

The new bridge on HWY 70 at Bear Creek with water right up to the edge around 11AM on April 4, 2025.

Darren Doyle, story, photos, and video:
Edmonson County is experiencing a second round of severe flooding in only a few weeks as torrential rains fell countywide over the past two days.

While wind damage was reportedly at a minimum, flooding is the main concern with this weather system. Things are likely to become worse as river and creek levels continue to rise with even more rain in the forecast. Some areas could even see a possibility of a foot of rain over the course of a few days.

More than seven inches of rain has already been recorded in Brownsville, going back to Wednesday of this week.

All of the normal flood prone areas are closed today, which include:

• Cedar Grove Church Road
• Blackgold/Grassland
• Segal Road HWY 655 at Asphalt
• Bear Creek Bridge on HWY 238
• Bear Creek Bridge on HWY 70
• North Alexander Creek Bridge at Oak Hill Road
• Oak Hill Road Bridge in Brownsville (Near Mohawk Street)
• Willie Webb Road

In addition, Mammoth Cave National Park has announced the following closures: 

• Joppa Ridge Road
• Green River Ferry (South)
• Houchin Ferry Campground Area
• Dennison Ferry

Water levels are anticipated to rise even more as the Green River crests, which will likely back up creeks, making matters worse in some areas.

Residents experienced flooding in areas that are not usually prone to problems. More rain is in the forecast all the way through Sunday.

The Edmonson County Courthouse closed early today due to flooding.

County officials are urging all drivers to obey "road closed" signs as flood waters are dangerous. As the old saying goes, "turn around, don't drown."