Torrential rains and flash floods have battered the US state of Kentucky, leaving more than a dozen residents dead and renewing conspiracy theories that the storms were caused by cloud seeding. However,

Nine people have died following dangerous flooding in the state, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has confirmed.

Officials are still in the search and rescue phase after heavy rain caused deadly widespread flooding across Kentucky.

How to help and get help in the midst of Kentucky flooding, winter storm A death in Livingston County brings to 15 the number of people who have died in Kentucky from weather-related causes since torrential rains brought statewide flooding last weekend,

State officials are set to address the public Thursday morning amid a state of emergency in Kentucky as weather-related hazards have taken the lives of 14 people.