Widespread heavy rainfall fell across the region from February 14th through February 16th.  This resulted in moderate to major flooding across the Kentucky, Cumberland, Big Sandy, and Licking River Basins.  River crests at many locations were the highest since May, 1984.  Three day rainfall totals in excess of four inches were prevalent during this event, with amounts of five to six inches being reported in portions of the Kentucky and Licking Basins.  This caused millions of dollars worth of property damage.

Flood in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-03 08:45:00 to 18-FEB-03 09:00:00 (EST)
Property damage: 1.72M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

At 1000 EST, February, 17, the Red River crested at 23.16 feet.  This is 4.16 feet above flood stage.

Flood in PIKE, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-03 08:18:00 to 16-FEB-03 23:29:00 (EST)
Property damage: 3.31M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

At 1530 EST, February 16, the Big Sandy River crested at 39.95 feet in Pikeville.  This is 4.95 feet above flood stage.

Flood in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-03 02:03:00 to 17-FEB-03 09:41:00 (EST)
Property damage: 1.13M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

At 1730 EST, February 16, the Cumberland River crested at 1013.23 feet above sea level at Pineville.  This is 11.23 feet above flood stage.

Flood in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-03 03:30:00 to 16-FEB-03 13:45:00 (EST)
Property damage: 365.55K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

At 0900 EST, February 16, the Cumberland River crested at 20.0 feet at Baxter, which is 4.0 feet above flood stage.

Flood in LEE, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-03 01:48:00 to 19-FEB-03 03:29:00 (EST)
Property damage: 2.51M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

At 0500 EST, February 17, the Kentucky River at Heidelberg crested at 24.49 feet.  This is 4.49 feet above flood stage.

Flood in PERRY, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-03 06:00:00 to 16-FEB-03 23:06:00 (EST)
Property damage: 609.84K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

At 1400 EST, February 16, the North Fork of the Kentucky River crested at 26.94 feet in Hazard.  This is 6.94 feet above flood stage.

Flood in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-03 11:17:00 to 18-FEB-03 09:33:00 (EST)
Property damage: 1.65M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

At 0900 EST, February 17, the North Fork of the Kentucky River crested at 37.32 feet in Jackson.  This is 8.32 feet above flood stage.

Flood in OWSLEY, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-03 03:38:00 to 18-FEB-03 08:20:00 (EST)
Property damage: 1.88M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

At 0700 EST, February 17, the South Fork of the Kentucky River crested at 38.64 feet in Booneville.  This is 11.64 feet above flood stage.

Flood in JOHNSON, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-03 22:51:00 to 18-FEB-03 09:57:00 (EST)
Property damage: 537K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

At 1700 EST, February 17, the Big Sandy River crested at 37.64 feet.  This is 2.74 feet above flood stage.

Flood in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-03 09:09:00 to 20-FEB-03 09:09:00 (EST)
Property damage: 3.66M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

At 0400 EST, February 18, the Cumberland River at Williamsburg crested at 28.95 feet.  This is 7.95 feet above flood stage.

Flood in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 16-FEB-03 06:29:00 to 18-FEB-03 22:11:00 (EST)
Property damage: 2.27M
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

At 0930 EST, February 17, the Cumberland River at Barbourville crested at 36.38 feet.  This is 9.38 feet above flood stage.