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Kentucky flooding

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NBC Nightly News report on Kentucky floods, Utah fires, Venezuela quakes, US-Iran strikes

Jun 27, 2026

The June 27 broadcast opened with parallel dangerous weather events: flash flooding in Kentucky with a state of emergency and reported fatalities, and multiple out-of-control wildfires in Utah including the large Cottonwood Fire. It then covered back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela causing more than 1,400 deaths, thousands injured, ongoing rescues, aftershocks, and public frustration with the government response. International aid was arriving. The program reported new US strikes on Iran following Iranian attacks on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, in the context of a fragile recent agreement.

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Kentucky Flash Floods Prompt Governor's State of Emergency Declaration

Jun 27, 2026

The NBC News clip reports on deadly flash flooding in Kentucky, where the governor declared a state of emergency. It notes at least one motorist killed, 12 state roads closed in Bullitt County, and evacuations due to a potential dam failure. The segment briefly references flooding and rescues in western Nebraska and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

▶ Source: NBC News