A “major flood” in Frankfort is when the water hits the 40-foot mark.

The Kentucky River is projected to crest at 49.5 feet, one foot higher than the all-time record set in 1978, resulting in ...

Officials in Frankfort are urging people living in low-lying areas of Frankfort to stay alert as the Kentucky River nears its ...

The Kentucky River crested dangerously close to the 51 feet of water the city's floodwall system is designed to withstand.

The commute from Lexington to Frankfort was voted the most enjoyable in Kentucky, a recent survey of drivers found.

Now, the Kentucky River — the central vein that defines Frankfort’s historic downtown — is threatening to rise to nightmarish levels. The Kentucky River floods in Frankfort, Ky., on Sunday ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) -The Kentucky River is still at flood stage in the state’s capital city. The river isn’t expected to drop below dangerous levels, 29 feet, until later this week.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Now a week removed from the river’s crest, cleanup is in full swing for Frankfort residents. Along Wapping Street, 30 dumpsters have already been filled.

The city’s floodgates are only 51.5 feet high, prompting city officials, the sheriff’s department and members of the National Guard to knock on doors in south Frankfort, urging people to evacuate.

During a press conference on Monday morning, officials confirmed that the Kentucky River has crested in Frankfort overnight. Meanwhile, the river has yet to crest further downhill. Mayor Layne ...