Widespread heavy rainfall from 8 to 14 inches occurred during the last week of April. At the Paducah airport, a total of 11.11 inches fell from April 22-30. A trained spotter at Central City in Muhlenberg County measured a five-day total of 9.80 inches, which was representative of other places around western Kentucky. This excessive rainfall caused most creeks and small streams to flood for an extended period of time. Numerous roads were flooded and closed, including some major state roads. Some schools delayed or cancelled classes due to the large number of flooded roads. Some of the smaller rivers that flooded included the Tradewater River at Dawson Springs and the Little River near Cadiz and Hopkinsville. Roads were closed near each river. Few homes were affected by flooding of the smaller creeks and streams. Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake rose rapidly toward record levels at the end of the month. Both lakes reached a pool stage of 369 feet by the end of the month, which was very similar to the crest in May of 2010. However, both lakes would continue to rise into early May. Lakeshore flooding caused the closure of recreational facilities and roads, including portions of the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area.

Flood in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAKERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALZEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEELERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 09:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 09:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAYOU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HOP)FT CAMPBELL AAF
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 09:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANDERSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUREKA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 09:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 09:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVONDALE HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANCROFT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEGRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 12:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 09:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNA LYNNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 21:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALTIMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 24-APR-11 09:00:00 to 30-APR-11 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANDANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter