A large storm system developed over the central Plains at the end of April. This brought several rounds of very heavy rain between April 30th and May 2nd. Rainfall amounts from 2 to 5 inches were widespread over western Kentucky. There were a few isolated areas across the southern Pennyrile region (Hopkinsville area) that reported totals between 6 and 10 inches. The Green and lower Ohio Rivers went above flood stage during the first week of May. The Ohio River flooding was more significant downriver from the mouths of the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers due to record rainfall in middle Tennessee.

Flood in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 19-MAY-10 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Major flooding occurred on the Green River in the Paradise area. At the Paradise river gage, the river crested at 398.2 feet on the 8th. This was the fourth highest crest on record at that gage site. Extensive flooding of low-lying areas occurred.

Flood in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAY-10 09:00:00 to 18-MAY-10 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding of the Green River occurred in the Calhoun and Rumsey areas. Lower parts of Calhoun began flooding. A large portion of Rumsey was flooded.  No mandatory evacuations were ordered, but firefighters went door-to-door in flood-prone neighborhoods in lower Calhoun, Rumsey, and the west side of Livermore. Around 60,000 acres of cropland were flooded in the Island, Rumsey, and Jewel City areas. About half of that land was planted, mostly with corn.

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAY-10 20:00:00 to 13-MAY-10 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CECIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding of the Ohio River occurred in the Paducah area. Mainly bottomland and surrounding low-lying areas were flooded. Floodwaters crept into some backyards along Highway 1420 west of the city. The riverfront park in downtown Paducah was partially flooded but remained open to traffic.

Flood in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAY-10 13:00:00 to 12-MAY-10 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Ohio River in the Smithland area. Low-lying bottomland fields and woodlands were inundated. A campground in Birdsville was flooded.

Flood in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 06-MAY-10 04:00:00 to 12-MAY-10 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Ohio River around Uniontown. Minor flooding of bottomland fields and woodlands occurred.

Flood in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAY-10 20:00:00 to 15-MAY-10 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONKEYS EYEBROW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor to moderate flooding of the Ohio River occurred in the Oscar area. Large portions of a wildlife management area were flooded.

Flood in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAY-10 11:00:00 to 08-MAY-10 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding of the Ohio River occurred in the Owensboro area, inundating bottomland fields and surrounding low-lying areas.