At least 26 people, including children, have died in floods unleashed by torrential rains in eastern Kentucky.

The Governor is warning more fatalities are expected, with flooding likely to continue for several more weeks.

Four children are confirmed dead, and the governor fears that number will increase.

More rain may arrive in the coming days with the National Weather Service saying several rounds of showers and storms are expected through Tuesday. 

A flood watch is in effect through Monday morning for areas in southern and eastern Kentucky.

The governor says responders are reaching more remote areas.

The weather organization warned that rainfall could come down at a rate of 1 to 2 inches an hour and that it would bring the threat of flash floods. 

“You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings,” the NWS said. “Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.” 

The threat of more flooding is concerning as hundreds of people have already been displaced from flooding earlier in the week.