Persistent widespread moderate rain produced one to three inches over a ten-hour period. This rainfall occurred over ground that was very moist due to rainfall earlier in the month. Since the ground was unable to absorb much water, the rainfall either pooled in low-lying areas or ran off quickly into streams and creeks. The rain occurred ahead of a warm front that extended northeast from low pressure over Louisiana.

Flood in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 15-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNMOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rocky Creek was out of its banks and over part of Highway 973.

Flood in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 15-DEC-07 13:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELKTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The north fork of the Elk Creek River was out of its banks.

Flood in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 15-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported on a secondary road near U.S. Highway 68.

Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 15-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARDWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding was reported on U.S. Highway 62 and Highway 80.

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 15-DEC-07 10:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PADUCAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Massac Creek was out of its banks near Highway 305. Highway 1565 was flooded at the 5 mile marker.

Flood in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 15-DEC-07 07:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COPELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Rescue personnel were called to assist an SUV that was trapped in floodwaters at the Clarks River bridge on Martins Chapel Road. As the rescue personnel arrived in their own SUV, their own vehicle was swept down the river and overturned. Everybody was eventually rescued without any serious injuries. The four occupants of both vehicles were taken to a local hospital for treatment. Elsewhere in the county, water was over a few roads.

Flood in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 15-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Sixteen roads were closed across the county because of high water.

Flood in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 15-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Three roads were closed in the county, including Highway 70 at the 13-mile marker. High water signs were posted along a dozen other roads, including U.S. Highways 62 and 41. The railroad tracks were shut down near Earlington due to flooding. High lake levels on Lake Peewee submerged the boat ramp.

Flood in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 15-DEC-07 11:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water was over Highway 94 just west of Hickman and two miles east of Cayce. Authorities expected the road would be closed at those locations. Water was over the roadway on Highway 925 south of Hickman.

Flood in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 16-DEC-07 03:00:00 to 16-DEC-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A portion of U.S. Highway 51 was flooded near the Bayou De Chien bridge. Message boards were placed along the road to warn of the hazard.

Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 15-DEC-07 12:00:00 to 15-DEC-07 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FANCY FARM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three miles south of downtown Mayfield, creeks were out of their banks and over roads. Creeks were out of their banks along Highway 121 in central and southern Graves County.