Floods across Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee

Updated: April 7, 2025 

Recent severe storms and significant flooding across Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee have prompted a swift response from EPA Region 4. Recognizing the critical needs of affected communities, EPA Southeast has mobilized to support state and local efforts.  

Immediate focus has been on ensuring the safety and integrity of essential water infrastructure. EPA is in close contact with Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection (KDEP), who have reported power outages impacting wastewater and drinking water treatment plants. Similarly, EPA has connected with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), which has indicated several drinking water systems are currently under boil advisories. 

While there are no immediate resource requests from Mississippi at this time, EPA is actively monitoring the forecasted flooding along the Mississippi River over the next two weeks and stands ready to provide assistance as needed. 

EPA Southeast remains committed to working closely with our state partners to assess environmental impacts, address potential threats to public health, and provide technical assistance to ensure the swift and safe recovery of affected communities in Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee. EPA will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.