A frontal system and upper level low brought widespread heavy rains and flooding to central Kentucky.

Flash Flood in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 04:00:00 to 04-APR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELK CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Three mobile homes had water in them and the families had to be evacuated. Numerous roads around the county were closed due to high water, and some roads were washed out.

Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 02:35:00 to 05-APR-08 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRENTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Stoner Creek at Paris crested at 23.5 feet around 1005 PM EST on April 4. Flood stage at Paris is 18 feet. Moderate flooding occurs at this level, with water entering some homes below the water plant. Parts of the city park are flooded. The hardest hit areas were Sandy Bottoms, Houston Avenue, and the Garrard Park area, where water entered the lower levels of some homes.

Flood in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 07:17:00 to 04-APR-08 11:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOUNTAIN RUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Sections of Kentucky Highways 100 and 678 were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 03:07:00 to 04-APR-08 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEEDMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Because of high water, the Kentucky Highway Department closed several roads near the Green River Parkway corridor.

Flood in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 08:10:00 to 07-APR-08 03:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Licking River at Blue Licks Spring crested at 31.4 feet around 1045 PM EST on April 4. Flood stage at the site is 25 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with some flooding of cultivated crop land.

Flood in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 05-APR-08 04:45:00 to 06-APR-08 03:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CYNTHIANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana crested at 20.1 feet around 530 AM EST on April 5. Flood stage at Cynthiana is 20 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level. A large section of the city park floods, and water backs up into some streets on the west side of town.

Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 07:00:00 to 08-APR-08 01:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Rolling Fork River at Boston crested at 43.6 feet around 930 AM EST on April 6. Flood stage at Boston is 35 feet. Moderate flooding occurs at this level, with a few homes and trailers flooded outside of Boston.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 20:55:00 to 05-APR-08 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BWG)BOWLING GREEN A
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Barren River at Bowling Green crested at 29.4 feet around 615 AM CST on April 5. Flood stage at Bowling Green is 28 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with cultivated land flooding about eight miles downstream from the gauge.

Flood in HART, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 21:10:00 to 06-APR-08 04:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUNFORDVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Green River at Munfordville crested at 30.5 feet around 1245 PM CST on April 5. Flood stage at the site is 28 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with the city park flooded under the U.S. Highway 31W bridge.

Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 21:40:00 to 07-APR-08 09:25:00 (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 22.1 feet around 245 AM CST on April 6. Flood stage at Brownsville is 18 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with the river overflowing the lock walls and some lower banks and creeks.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 06:30:00 to 04-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highway 403 between mile markers 4 and 5 was closed due to flooding.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 09:00:00 to 09-APR-08 14:10:00 (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 40.7 feet around 4 AM CST on April 7. Flood stage at Woodbury is 33 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with low spots on North and South Church Streets in Woodbury flooded, and several county roads covered with water.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 12:35:00 to 15-APR-08 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROVO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Green River at Rochester crested at 22.8 feet around 5 AM CST on April 8. Flood stage at Rochester is 17 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with ferry operations suspended.

Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-08 23:15:00 to 07-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Rough River at Dundee crested at 28.9 feet around 330 AM EST on April 5. Flood stage at Dundee is 25 feet. Moderate flooding occurs at this level, with the post office flooded and sections of Kentucky Highway 69 covered with water.

Flash Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-08 23:10:00 to 04-APR-08 05:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OKOLONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several vehicles were submerged in the Louisville area, but no injuries or water rescues were reported. Numerous roads were closed due to flooding around the Louisville Metro area. Some of the closures included: a lane of Interstate 65 at the Woodbine exit, Third Street at Eastern Parkway, Breckinridge Lane at Six Mile Lane, Outer Loop at Preston Highway, and Outer Loop at New Cut Road.

Flash Flood in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 02:23:00 to 04-APR-08 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINE GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous county roads and streets in Vine Grove and Radcliff were closed due to high water. Water got into homes on Frontier Court in Radcliff. A motorist drove into high water on Highway 144 near the Creekvale Subdivision, and a water rescue was performed. Water backed up into businesses and apartments in both Radcliff and Vine Grove.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 03:33:00 to 04-APR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARVIELAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A motorist drove into high water, and was rescued. Other cars were abandoned in high water. Fifteen to twenty roadways were under water in the county. Some locations included Devils Hollow Bridge Road, Wilkinson Boulevard, and sections of Holmes Street.

Flash Flood in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 03:46:00 to 04-APR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WYANDOTTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A woman was rescued from a car stranded in high water in the city of Winchester.

Flash Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 02:45:00 to 04-APR-08 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rains caused widespread flooding and numerous road closures around the county. A mud slide on highway 62 near Boston closed the road for ten hours.

Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 03:07:00 to 04-APR-08 13:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALIFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous roads were closed due to high water, including two state highways.  On Scottsville Road, the roof of a building collapsed due to the weight of ponded water.

Flash Flood in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 04:18:00 to 04-APR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Fallen Timber Road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 05:25:00 to 04-APR-08 11:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CONNERSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

State highways were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 05:32:00 to 04-APR-08 09:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPEARS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tate's Creek was running out of its banks. Residents of Tate's Creek Estates were evacuated.

Flood in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 05:42:00 to 04-APR-08 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

East Union Road, Kentucky Highway 1285, was closed due to high waters.

Flood in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 05:53:00 to 04-APR-08 08:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLIFTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sections of Clifton Road near the Kentucky River were closed due to high water. The U.S. Highway 60 Bypass in Versailles was closed.

Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 05:14:00 to 04-APR-08 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAFFY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood waters forced the evacuation of some homes in Beaver Dam. Numerous roads in the county were closed due to high water. A high water rescue was performed on Belltown Road north of Hartford.

Flood in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 05:41:00 to 04-APR-08 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE KNOB
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous county roads were closed due to high water, or debris left over from high water..

Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 07:17:00 to 04-APR-08 11:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRASSLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Sections of Kentucky Highway 655 were closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 04:07:00 to 04-APR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Twenty-four roads around the county were closed due to high water. There was a mudslide on Pryor Valley Road.

Flash Flood in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 03:00:00 to 04-APR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALTON STATION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six homes had water under the floor. Two homes had water on the main floor. One water rescue was conducted with no injuries.

Flash Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 04:00:00 to 04-APR-08 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOYLESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several basements were flooded. Some county roads were closed due to high water. There was a landslide on Red House Road north of Richmond.

Flash Flood in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 00:03:00 to 04-APR-08 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: WESTPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County roads were closed due to high water. At least one water rescue was performed.

Flash Flood in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 03:06:00 to 04-APR-08 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: (LEX)BLU GRS FLD LEX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous roads were closed due to high water, including parts of New Circle Road, and Newtown Pike. Some high water rescues were accomplished.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 02:43:00 to 04-APR-08 02:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOYD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed power lines, and downed a tree across a roadway.

Flash Flood in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 03:30:00 to 04-APR-08 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: TONIEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads in the county were closed due to high water.

Flood in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 03:30:00 to 04-APR-08 13:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: TODDSPOINT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rains caused widespread area flooding across the county. Eight roads were closed due to high water.

Flood in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 04:00:00 to 04-APR-08 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three roads in the county were closed due to high water.

Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 03-APR-08 15:20:00 to 03-APR-08 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALIFAX
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Three or four roads across the county were closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 04-APR-08 04:57:00 to 04-APR-08 08:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: AUSTERLITZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Seventeen county roads were closed due to high water. State Highway 460 north of North Middletown was covered with water. At least two successful high water rescues were completed.