Heavy rainfall amounts from 2 to 6 inches occurred over a two-day period, causing significant flooding. A very slow-moving cold front over southwest Illinois and southeast Missouri provided the focus for prolonged heavy rainfall. A deep southwest wind flow brought subtropical moisture across the frontal zone. The heaviest rainfall, from 4 to 6 inches, occurred in counties along the Ohio River. The two-day rainfall amount at the Paducah National Weather Service office was 4.40 inches. Other two-day totals included 5.72 at Henderson and 5.11 near Sturgis (Union County). The lowest totals occurred southeast of Paducah, especially in the Hopkinsville area. Two-day rainfall was 2.50 at Pembroke (Christian County) and 2.75 at Hanson (Hopkins County).

Flood in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 21-MAR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were closed due to flooding. Kentucky 109 between Clay and Wheatcroft was closed due to two feet of water across it. Most of the other roads were near Clay and in the Slaughter area. State Route 132 between Dixon and Clay was covered with water but not closed.

Flood in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDDYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water was over Kentucky 1943, but the road remained open.

Flood in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding was reported in Hickman, where a few evacuations were conducted. Several roads were closed by flooding, including parts of Kentucky Highways 1354, 94, 1129, 1907, 137, and 1436.

Flood in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 20-MAR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEBO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

About 20 homes in Nortonville were evacuated when floodwaters approached.

Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FANCY FARM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over many roads, mostly secondary roads. One vehicle was heavily damaged after encountering a washout. Several creeks were out of their banks.

Flood in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 20-MAR-08 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over U.S. Highway 51 North and Kentucky 58 West. Both are major arteries in the county. Neither was closed.

Flood in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 20-MAR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRDSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over Highway 453 and a few local roads. No closures were reported.

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOHNS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several roads were closed outside the city of Paducah. Water was over Kentucky Highways 786, 996, and 1255 in spots. Those hazards were marked with signs. Flooding of the Clarks River caused water to go over a couple of secondary roads.

Flood in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 20-MAR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WICKLIFFE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous rural roads were closed. A water rescue was conducted on U.S. Highway 62.

Flood in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 21-MAR-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITH MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Creeks and low-lying areas experienced major flooding. Voluntary evacuations were in effect for several neighborhoods in Henderson that were flooded. At least one family was evacuated from their flooded home by boat. Several animals were rescued from the flooded area. A Henderson church was flooded. Flooding of Canoe Creek was responsible for many of the problems. Near Audubon State Park, a mudslide pushed several trees toward U.S. Highway 41 on the north side of Henderson. Elsewhere in the county, U.S. Highway 60 was closed at the Union County line.

Flood in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 21-MAR-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 153.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to flooding, U.S. Highway 60 was closed near the Henderson County line. Nine other less travelled state roads were closed. About a dozen county roads were closed. Two county roads collapsed.

Flood in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 21-MAR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 49.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several roads were under water.

Flood in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was over many roads, but no closures were reported.

Flood in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 21-MAR-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOLU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many roads were impassable for a short time. Water rose over U.S. Highway 60 near the Union County line. Several county roads were closed for a couple of days.

Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 20-MAR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARDWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flooding closed parts of U.S. Highway 62 and Kentucky 307, both major routes through the county. Highway 80 was closed west of Arlington, where a water rescue was conducted.

Flood in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 13:00:00 to 21-MAR-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANLEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Major urban flooding occurred in Owensboro, where the city used all 65 of its high water signs. Water was up to three feet deep in some spots. Wakes caused by vehicles driving through floodwaters aggravated damage to businesses and residential property. County schools were closed. The Red Cross opened a shelter for any evacuees. Due to flooding around gas meters, utilities were turned off to homes on a couple of streets. A landslide occurred along U.S. Highway 60 near Stanley. The road was closed for repairs. Fifteen to 20 roads were under water in the county.

Flood in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-08 20:00:00 to 19-MAR-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHARPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A couple of roads were closed by flooding.