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Kentucky river expected to reach record levels in Woodford County

According to the City of Versailles, Kentucky Utilities shut off power to the intake of the city's water treatment plant Sunday afternoon due to flooding. Versailles officials asked customers to conserve water until further notice.
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According to the City of Versailles, Kentucky Utility shut off power to the intake of the city's water treatment plant due to flooding. Versailles officials asked customers to conserve water until further notice.

After a week of nearly-steady rain, Woodford County officials are predicting the highest water levels for the Kentucky River in more than 50 years. Drew Chandler is the county emergency management director.

“We've got a lot of folks displaced. We've got a lot of homes with water up to the roofs. We've got shelter operations at the Senior Center. We're looking to possibly expand that or maybe move it to a better-suited location.”

Chandler said the river is expected to reach 49-and-a-half feet – a foot above the record of 48-and-a-half set in 1978. Judge-Executive James Kay said there are no reports of injuries or deaths.

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John McGary is a Lexington native and Navy veteran with three decades of radio, television and newspaper experience.
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