
Justin Michaels
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The Green River in western Kentucky has surged into major flood stage. In Calhoun, KY, water surrounds homes. Just across the river in Rumsey, only inches stand between the town and total submersion. The Weather Channel is live with continuing coverage of this slow-moving disaster.

River flooding is the true definition of a slow moving disaster. This 22 second time lapse is, in reality, 3 hours of recording — Watch the water rise (and worms slither around) on the Green River in Calhoun, KY. The Weather Channel is live in Kentucky.

The Green River near Calhoun, Kentucky, is expected to crest by midweek. Senior national correspondent Justin Michaels has the latest:

TODAY on The Weather Channel: The Kentucky River crested at 48.27’ in Frankfort — just 0.2” shy of the 1978 record. Floodwaters have swamped homes, and even parts of the historic Buffalo Trace distillery is underwater. We’re live in Kentucky. #KYwx #Flooding #Frankfort


Flood threats remain at dangerous levels across parts of Kentucky. Senior National Correspondent Justin Michaels is live from Frankfort with the latest conditions.




This year marks 20 years since #HurricaneKatrina — We're forced to confront the question: are we better prepared for another storm of its magnitude? The The Weather Channel is gathering powerful stories to show how #Katrina changed America forever, and continues to do so.



20 years ago, Jim Cantore rode out Hurricane Katrina inside the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS—helping rescue veterans from the storm surge. Now, he shares what he saw and the lives forever changed. Watch the story, part of our #Katrina20 coverage on

A very dangerous threat setting up for the southern plains, including Dallas TX. Huge hail, plus winds of at least 75 mph! Justin Michaels will be live on The Weather Channel. Be safe!




Bonham, Texas, is reporting significant damage after severe weather Sunday night. Sr. National Correspondent Justin Michaels shows what people there are dealing with today:

More than eight months after Hurricane Helene, Bat Cave, North Carolina, remains a disaster zone, but there are signs of a comeback. Senior National Correspondent Justin Michaels went back to see how the community is rebuilding their mountain home: