Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the death toll has increased after historic flooding and severe weather hit the state last week.

Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Feb. 25 that the death toll from the recent severe weather and flooding in Kentucky had risen to 23.

The death toll from last week ’ s severe weather in Kentucky has risen to 21, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Saturday. The state was hit with deadly flooding amid freezing temperatures last weekend, which continued to devastate the central Plains as another storm system brought more heavy snow and wind.