Flood waters in southern Lewis County covered roads and driveways in the area following heavy rainfall Wednesday morning. Carter and Rowan Counties sustained severe damage as a result of flooding early Wednesday. (Photo by Tena Evans)

Waters from Kinniconick threatened a house trailer and outbuilding near the Grayson Spur of the AA Highway. Area residents were keeping a close eye on the rising waters throughout the day. (Photo by Dennis Brown)

Water rises at the bridge near the intersection of Ky. Rt. 59 and Ky. Rt. 474. (Photo by Tena Evans)

Vehicles were moved from driveways to higher ground. (Photo by Dennis Brown)

Water in the swollen Kinniconick nearly touched the bridge near the intersection of Ky. Rt. 59 and Ky. Rt. 474. Telephone and electric service in the area was disrupted when a utility pole was washed out by the rising water. (Photo by Tena Evans)

Water covered a portion of Lower Kinney Road. Several other roadways in the county were also covered by water, prompting the closing of Lewis County Schools. (Photo by Dennis Brown)

Flood waters washed over roads leading to bridge approaches. Electric and phones were out several hours over an electric pole washed out and fell in the creek. (Photo submitted via email from an EKNS subscriber)

Flood waters overtake a field at the five mile marker on 59 from Route-2, Grassy Branch, Camp Dix. (Photo submitted via email from an EKNS subscriber)