The death toll from last week ’ s severe weather in Kentucky has risen to 21, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Saturday. The state was hit with deadly flooding amid freezing temperatures last weekend, which continued to devastate the central Plains as another storm system brought more heavy snow and wind.

The death toll continues to rise across Kentucky after devastating flood conditions and severe weather ravaged the Commonwealth over the past week. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear now says 21 people have died due to the severe flooding and weather conditions.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says weather-related deaths have risen to 15 after recent flooding as rescue efforts begin to come to an end.