At least four people have died after widespread flooding swept across Kentucky, inundating homes, washing away bridges and forcing dozens of rescue operations as authorities warned that another round of heavy rain could worsen the crisis.

Deadly, widespread flooding across Kentucky on Saturday has prompted the governor to declare a state of emergency as search and rescue efforts are underway.

Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead Saturday, prompting dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges and inundated roads, with more…