Streets and roads throughout Hazard, including North Main and near the Hazard Police Department, were closed at various times due to high water issues which began over the weekend. Hazard Herald photos by Katie Kelley
Earlier this week, on March 1, many areas of Perry County experienced flooding and mudslides resulting in multiple roads being closed down. Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on Sunday evening, Feb. 28, due to extremely heavy rainfall across the commonwealth throughout the weekend, and on March 1, both the City of Hazard and Perry County declared a local state emergency due to the flooding, mudslides and road breaks.