A strong low pressure system moved from Texas northeast across western Kentucky. Widespread heavy rainfall along and east of the storm track brought areas of flooding. Most of western Kentucky averaged from two to four inches of rain.

Flood in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-08 19:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Two people were rescued from their partially submerged vehicles on flooded Hopkinsville streets. One of the rescues occurred at a bridge over the Little River, which experienced major flooding. The bridge was completely submerged. The vehicle stalled in several feet of water. The woman climbed onto the roof of the car. Firefighters using a ladder truck extended the 100-foot ladder to her vehicle. Three firefighters guided her to safety along the ladder. In a second water rescue attempt, a car was swept downstream into a clump of trees. The driver of the car was found on the roof of the vehicle, which was in several feet of flowing water. Firefighters entered the water with life jackets and safety lines to retrieve the man. No injuries were reported in either rescue attempt.

Flood in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTGOMERY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Several roads were flooded, and the Little River rose out of its banks.

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-08 18:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST PADUCAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A few roads were covered by water. West of Paducah, a pickup truck ran off a road into a flooded creek. The occupants of the truck were found standing on top of the vehicle, which was almost entirely under water. Swift water divers from the county rescue squad went out about 30 feet into the water and got the men into an inflatable boat. Both victims were treated for mild hypothermia.

Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-08 19:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKORY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was reported over a few state highways, including Highway 97.

Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-08 19:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was over Kentucky Highways 80, 1820, and 1688. No closures were reported.

Flood in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-08 19:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEULAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was over Kentucky Highways 307, 80, and 58 in spots. No road closures were reported.

Flood in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-08 19:30:00 to 04-MAR-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAYCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was over Kentucky Highways 94, 166, 1129, and at least two others. No road closures were reported.

Flood in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 04-MAR-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Due to flooding of the Clarks River, several roads were underwater. A car drove into the floodwaters near Almo. The vehicle stalled and then floated about 100 yards before stopping in a ditch. The woman driver was rescued from her vehicle by a state trooper, who found her waist deep in water. She was clinging to the top of her car door with her feet dangling. The water was several feet deep. The trooper was just tall enough to wade through the water, then help her to safety. The woman was treated for hypothermia at a local hospital. Another water rescue occurred shortly afterward, when teenagers tried to cross a flooded section of highway in another area of the county.