Several communities in Kentucky and West Virginia continue to face flooding after heavy rains soaked the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys over the weekend and into Monday. Some areas of Kentucky had received more than 6 inches of rain in the 48 hours before Monday morning.

Rains began to move out of the area on Monday, but many rivers were still rising and nearing flood stage. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency.

(MORE: Kentucky, West Virginia Flooding Forces Evacuations, Rescues and Closes Hundreds of Roads)

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Residents of Salyersville Nursing and Rehabilitation in Salyersville, Kentucky, were forced to evacuate overnight Sunday as floodwaters rose. The National Guard aided in the evacuation, and patients were moved to a middle school or a hospital depending on their conditions.

About 15 people were rescued from flooded homes and vehicles in Wolfe County, Kentucky, the Hazel Green Volunteer Fire Department reported.

More than 100 roads were closed in West Virginia due to flooding and mudslides, according to WSAZ. The station also reported that the National Guard swift rescue team was called in to help evacuate homes in Dunlow, West Virginia.

Flooding also stranded 11 people at a church in in Cross Lanes, West Virginia, Monday morning, WCHS reported. A water rescue team was on the way to help at about 8 a.m., and no injuries were reported.

Click through the slideshow above to see some images of the ongoing flooding event.

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