tonight, the new and deadly flooding emergency. the rescues, the families inside their homes on countertops, on their rooftops with flood waters rising. the emergency unfolding in kentucky. several other states bracing, too. and in the northeast tonight, severe storms now possible. the heavy rain and flash flood warnings now if effect across several states. tonight, kentucky s governor calling this some of the most devastating flooding in that state s history. the death toll expected to rise. hundreds of homes possibly destroyed. our team standing by in the flood zone. also as we come on tonight, those new watches and warnings in the northeast at this hour. a confirmed ef-2 tornado hitting buffalo, new york, winds up to 115 miles per hour. and the dangerous heat tonight across multiple states. rob marciano timing this out. the major news tonight on
trapped in their kitchens as those floodwaters were rising. a grandmother trying to find her family, no cell service. she has not heard from her grabbedchildren. what kentucky s governor is now saying tonight. much of the town of garrett is now flooded. the water quickly rising after dark, catch something many by surprise. hazard, kentucky, devastated tonight. this road now a river. the water rushing down a hill, taking this home right down with it. homes and cars, so many of them destroyed, so many under water tonight. in buckhorn, kentucky, flood waters up to the roof of this school. emergency crews using boats to rescue people. so many stranded by the rain. some rescued from their rooftops. and tonight, with roads out and communications down, there is a desperate search to find so many still unaccounted for. abc s mola lenghi leading us off tonight, he s on the scene in kentucky. reporter: tonight, homes washed away and unspeakable damage. flash flood emergencies in kentucky claim
reporter: the destruction revealed when they receded. waterways filled with debris. cinder blocks all that remain where some buildings used to be. kentucky s governor calling up the national guard, warning the death toll will rise. asking everybody to pray. there s a lot of people out there who need help who are really scared right now and we re doing the very best we can to reach each and every one of them. reporter: late today, more flash flooding in st. louis. coming just days after that area was hit by devastating floods. st. louis hit again tonight. let s bring in mola lenghi in kentucky, and we can see the water there right up almost to that overpass over your shoulder. reporter: yeah, david. this river, the water still much higher than it normally is, as you can see, homes and businesses nearby still submerged, still flooded out. the devastation is widespread and there seems to be more rain coming to many of these same areas tonight, david. mola lenghi on the scene f
say they weren t being cared for. the team holding the tiny puppies. the veterinarians checking them out, their ears. anna, arthur, beth, betty, merlin, sam, and taylor, too. 80 dogs rescued in all from one week old to 12 years old. one word got out, the community asked how they could help, too. donating money and supplies, chris mitchell fosters five dogs in her home. and right here tonight hi, david. reporter: the society s executive director laurie c carlsson with news already. the first adoption, this chihuahua mix, c. cheryl s adopting car line here. reporter: the puppies, getting their shots, microchips, and medical attention. lawrie says all will survive. thankful for their volunteers and for the families welcoming these dogs into their forever homes. an incredible effort. let s find those dogs homes. good night. building a better bay area.