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02/16/2025

Taylor barrow road in auburn. Occupants are out and safe.

02/15/2025

District 3 Water Over the Road Report 1 p.m.

As a weather system continues to bring heavy rain to area, multiple counties in the District 3 area are under a flood warning from the U.S. National Weather Service Louisville. More rain is expected throughout the day and overnight.

Multiple law enforcement agencies are reporting vehicles attempting to drive through water over roads and needing to be rescued. Motorists should not attempt to drive through possible high water on any roadway. District 3 crews are responding as fast they can to close state maintained roads, but roads are flooding quickly.

The current list as of 1 p.m. of state routes closed in the District 3 area is below. However, roads made be flooded that are not on the list.

Logan County

KY 1153 closed at mile point 4.2.
KY 765 closed at mile point 1.8.
KY 3201 closed at mile point 0.4.
KY 107 closed at mile point 5.
KY 3233 closed at mile point 0.4.
KY 1040 closed at mile point 6.2.
KY 2375 closed at mile point 3.

Simpson County

KY 585 closed at mile point 5.3.
KY 383 closed at mile point 4.
KY 621 closed at mile point 6.
KY 2593 closed at mile point 1.
KY 73 mile point 18.

Todd County

KY 475 closed at mile point 0.0 to 8.1.
KY 181 closed at mile point 3.7.
KY 181 closed at mile point 5.9.
KY 181 closed at mile point 7.
KY 189 closed at mile point 0.5.
U.S. 41 closed at mile point 0.4.
KY 2628 closed at mile point 1.0.

02/15/2025

02/15/2025

FLOODING PHOTOS

With the rain falling in inches, there is plenty of flooding going on throughout the county. Please be safe. If you catch a picture of the flooding, please post it here. Please include where the photo was taken in Logan County.

02/15/2025

🚨 URGENT FLOOD WARNING 🚨

‼️ DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADS ‼️

The Sheriffs Office is receiving numerous emergency calls regarding vehicles being swept away by floodwaters. Roads are extremely dangerous and impassable in many areas.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Even a small amount of moving water can carry your vehicle away.

🚧 If you encounter a flooded road, find an alternate route.
📞 If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
📢 Stay informed and follow official updates for road closures and emergency instructions.

Your safety is our priority. Please do not take unnecessary risks!

02/14/2025

Weather System Expected to Bring Heavy Rain to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 Area

The District 3 area serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd, and Warren Counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Feb. 14, 2025) – A weather system with moderate to heavy rain is expected to move into the District 3 area overnight Friday through Saturday into Sunday. The National Weather Service Louisville has put the entire District 3 area under a flood watch. As of Friday afternoon, the District 3 area is predicted to receive three to four inches of rain over the weekend.

Flooding of roads is a serious concern with this type of weather system. Roads that typically don't have water across them could experience flooding. Motorists should be on the lookout water over roadways. Please do not attempt to drive through possible high water. Crews from each county in the District 3 area are on standby ready to respond as needed. However, road conditions change rapidly during a heavy rain event.

Crews do their best to put up barricades as they are notified about a flooded road, but responding does take time. Motorists should not assume because there isn't a barricade up that the road is not flooded. Motorists should not move or drive around barricades or cones that have been put in place.

The ground is already saturated from multiple days of rain earlier in the week. Creeks, rivers and other water areas have received lots of rain. The additional rain predicted over the weekend will put even more stress on these areas. Areas around water ways are particular vulnerable to flooding.

Road closures due to flooding will be updated on the District 3 social media accounts as the notifications become available.

02/11/2025

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02/05/2025

Paul Michael Storms, age 51, of Russellville, Ky., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at the Russellville Medical Center.

Paul was born in North Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 22, 1973, to Paul Franklin Storms and the late Judith Ann (Kitzmiller) Storms. Paul was a Baptist by faith and worked with Kobe Aluminum as a forklift driver. Paul loved hunting, fishing, and going to car shows.

Along with his mother, Paul is preceded in death by a niece, Kara McReynolds Cropper.

Paul is survived by his father, Paul Storms (Jeanetta) of Russellville, Ky.; son, Hunter Storms of Russellville, Ky.; step-son, Camron Cole of Louisville, Ky.; brother, Scott Storms (Nona) of Russellville, Ky.; sister, Kimberly Yonts (Rodney) of Russellville, Ky.; and his nieces and nephews, Kason McReynolds, Kirstin Yonts, Kalin Edwards, Kaden Yonts, Karington Yonts, Taylor Linsey, and Kolten Storms.

Funeral services for Paul Michael Storms will be conducted Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the Young Funeral Home Russellville Chapel with Bro. Brad Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Friday, Feb. 7, from 12 p.m. until funeral time at 2 p.m.

02/05/2025

Mary Jane Robey, age 93, of Adairville, Ky., passed away on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at the Medical Center of Russellville, Ky.

Jane was born on Feb. 28, 1931, to the late Hollis Carr Vick and wife, Lillian Smith Vick, in Logan County, Ky. She was a member of the Adairville Methodist Church and worked on the family farm. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, D.L. Robey, Jr.; her sister, Joyce Vick Guion; and her great-grandson, Will Robey.

Jane is survived by her two sons, Carr Robey of Russellville, Ky., and Lee Robey and wife, Denise, of Adairville, Ky.; her daughter, Lana Marie DeMoss and husband, Dale, of Fairview, Tenn.; her sister, Betty Ann Killingsworth and husband, Dan, of Dallas, Texas; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services for Mary Jane Robey were conducted Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the Greenwood Cemetery in Adairville with Bro. Buddy Crabtree officiating. Young Funeral Home Russellville Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Adairville Methodist Church at 205 North Church Street, Adairville, KY 42202, or Hosparus Health of Barren River, 101 Riverwood Ave, STE B, Bowling Green, KY 42103.

02/05/2025

Rebecca Jane “Janey” White, age 73, of Lewisburg, Ky., passed away on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at her home.

She was born in Russellville, Ky., on May 30, 1951, to the late Charles Brown and Josephine Hughes Brown. She worked many years as a teacher’s aide at Lewisburg School and was a member of the Crittenden Drive Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Darrel W. White; one son, Brian White and wife, Carolyn, Russellville, Ky.; one daughter, Tressy Wells and husband, Gerame, Hopkinsville, Ky.; one brother, Larry Brown and wife, Janice, Russellville, Ky.; one sister, Barbara Jo Harris and husband, Ron, Russellville, Ky.; and eight grandchildren: Coleman White, Addie White, Tate Wells, Tucker Wells, Trent Wells, Tycen Wells, Josephine Wells, and Jillian Wells.

Funeral services for Rebecca Jane “Janey” White was conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Summers and Son Funeral Home with Scott Harp officiating, with burial to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home was held Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 8 a.m. until the service hour at 11 a.m.

Pallbearers are Coleman White, Tate Wells, Tucker Wells, Trent Wells, Tycen Wells, and Marlin Coe.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Crittenden Drive, Logan County Christian Camp, PO Box 262, Russellville, Kentucky 42276.