This bout of severe weather is forecasted to span four days and bring potentially "historic" amounts of rainfall, strong winds, and tornadic conditions.

And we are most concerned about the area of Western Kentucky that has gotten hit far too much, as well as a wider are

Areas of Western Kentucky are under the highest risk for severe weather and flash flooding, according to the NWS.

A powerful, wide-reaching spring storm is threatening parts of the central and eastern US, with a life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes possible in some areas. Follow here for live updates.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Heavy downpours, hail, lightning and tornadoes are all possible Wednesday evening in the Louisville Metro into the overnight hours. These storms have the potential to cause damage and life-threatening flash flooding.

Ahead of a predicted four-day round of severe storms, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency for the Bluegrass State Wednesday morning. According to a news release from Beshear's office, the storm is expected to last for four days and bring potentially historic amounts of rain, wind and possible tornadoes around the state.

A significant and potentially dangerous weather pattern is forecast for our region, starting today and continuing through the weekend.

Ahead of Wednesday's severe weather threat, WBKO has compiled a list of tornado shelters available across the region.

BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. — A northern Kentucky man and his animals escaped injury when a tornado ripped through the area on Sunday and nearly ripped his barn in half. The barn, located in Bullitt County, was impacted by what was believed to be at least an EF1 tornado that hit Lebanon Junction south of Shepherdsville on March 30.

As we anticipate severe weather activity moving into our area, many divisions of emergency management have told us that ‘go-kits’ are a great resource to make sure you’re prepared.

The Kentucky flood of March 1997 was one of the deadliest weather events in the state’s history. Large amounts of rain fell on central Kentucky and southern Indiana from late February through early March that year.

Up to 72 million from Texas to Michigan are under severe storm risk as heavy rain, flash flooding and strong tornadoes are forecast to hit the Lower Ohio Valley and Mid-South.