Training thunderstorms brought heavy rains and flash flooding to parts of central Kentucky.

Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 23:20:00 to 23-MAR-08 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUDUBON PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Ohio River above Louisville crested at 26.1 feet around 800 AM EST on March 21. Flood stage on the upper gage is 23 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with sections of River Road closed near Cox's Park, and some flooding in homes along River Road.

Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-08 04:50:00 to 23-MAR-08 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Ohio River below Louisville crested around 57.6 feet around 800 AM EST on March 21. Flood stage on the lower gage is 55 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with River Front Park in downtown Louisville flooded.

Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 23:30:00 to 20-MAR-08 09:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRENTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Stoner Creek at Paris crested at 18.6 feet around 3 AM EST on March 20. Flood stage at Paris is 18 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with the creek at bank full.

Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-08 02:35:00 to 22-MAR-08 22:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Rolling Fork River at Boston crested at 41.2 feet around 345 PM EST on March 20. Flood stage at Boston is 35 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with the moderate flood threshold at 42 feet. Water covers some low spots on county roads, and some homes in the flood plain are cut off.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-08 00:45:00 to 23-MAR-08 05:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Green River at Woodbury crested at 37.7 feet around 4 AM CST on March 21. Flood stage at Woodbury is 33 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level with some county roads covered with water.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-08 14:30:00 to 25-MAR-08 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Green River at Rochester crested at 20.5 feet around 5 AM CST on March 22. Flood stage at Rochester is 17 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with ferry operations shut down.

Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 13:55:00 to 21-MAR-08 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Rough River at Dundee crested at 27.2 feet around 215 PM CST on March 20. Flood stage at Dundee is 25 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with a half mile section of Kentucky Highway 69 flooded near the bridge. Bottom land is covered with water.

Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-08 21:00:00 to 21-MAR-08 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Green River at Brownsville crested at 18.7 feet around 630 AM CST on March 21. Flood stage at Brownsville is 18 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with the river overflowing some of its banks and covering some bottom land.

Flash Flood in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 01:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PATESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Goering Road, Middle Knobsville Road, and Indian Hill Road were all closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 02:39:00 to 19-MAR-08 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BALLARDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Moody Lane and Fort Pickens Road were closed due to high waters.

Flash Flood in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 02:40:00 to 19-MAR-08 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: PENDLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Numerous low water bridge crossings were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 02:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASIN SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High waters from heavy rains closed the Rosetta-Corners Road, the Bethel-Dents Bridge-Rosetta Road, and Tules Creek Road.

Flash Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 02:30:00 to 19-MAR-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAFFY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sections of Highway 1414 were covered by six inches of water.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 05:49:00 to 19-MAR-08 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads in the Louisville Metropolitan area were closed due to high water. Cherokee Park was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 07:30:00 to 19-MAR-08 10:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Highways 625 and 2870 were closed due to high water. Heavy rains caused a mudslide that closed a section of Coopers Bottom Road near the Ohio River.

Flood in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 11:04:00 to 19-MAR-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVE SPRG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water covered numerous roadways in the county. Water was in homes around Highway 79 North, and on 1st Street in Russellville.

Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 12:44:00 to 19-MAR-08 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOUISVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High water covered the intersection of 3rd Street and Central Avenue.

Flood in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 13:08:00 to 19-MAR-08 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TODDSPOINT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Anderson Lane, Antioch Road, Scott's Station Road, Fox Run road, Figg Store Road, and Brunerstown Road were all closed due to high water.

Flood in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 13:58:00 to 19-MAR-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUDGEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The bridge on Case Lane over Hammond Creek was covered by two feet of water. Gilbert's Creek Road was covered by one to two feet of water from Gilbert's Creek. Rice Road was also closed due to high water.

Flood in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 14:19:00 to 19-MAR-08 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Slickaway Road was closed due to high water.

Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-08 15:18:00 to 19-MAR-08 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads around the county were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 23:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HILLGROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Scott Hill Road was closed due to high water. Knob Road and Pine Ridge Road near Battletown were closed due to high water. Some roads near Rhodelia were covered with water.