A cold front brought heavy rains to the area, causing river flooding over much of south central Indiana and central Kentucky. Additional heavy rains later in April kept the Ohio River at Tell City above flood stage through the end of the month.

Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 06:00:00 to 13-APR-11 22:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Stoner Creek at Paris crested around 24.4 feet at 905 PM EST on April 12. Flood stage at Paris is 18 feet. Moderate flooding occurs at this level with water entering some homes below the water plant.

Flood in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 14:30:00 to 14-APR-11 02:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: CYNTHIANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The South Fork Licking River at Cynthiana crested at 21.98 feet around 1030 AM EST on April 13. Flood stage at Cynthiana is 20 feet. At 20 feet, large sections of the city park are flooded, and the river is at bankfull on the south side of Cynthiana. The crest was just below the moderate flood level of 22 feet, where some homes on the west side of town are evacuated.

Flood in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 23:30:00 to 15-APR-11 09:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKLAND MILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Licking River at Blue Licks Spring crested around 35.6 feet at 1130 PM EST on April 13. Flood stage at Blue Licks Spring is 25 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with flooding of some cultivated crop land.

Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 14:10:00 to 17-APR-11 20:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Rolling Fork River near Boston crested around 44.2 feet at 2 PM EST on April 14. 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 OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 05:55:00 to 14-APR-11 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVIDSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Rough River at Dundee crested around 27.5 feet at 10 AM CST on April 13. Flood stage at Dundee is 25 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with water covering bottom land on the right bank.

Flood in HART, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 15:45:00 to 14-APR-11 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Green River at Munfordville crested around 34.6 feet at 5 PM CST on April 13. Flood stage at Munfordville is 28 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level with the city park covered by water.

Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 11:50:00 to 15-APR-11 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Green River at Brownsville crested around 24.8 feet at 1015 AM  CST on April 14. Flood stage at Brownsville is 18 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 10:00:00 to 18-APR-11 06:00:00 (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 39.8 feet around 6 AM CST on April 15. Flood stage at Woodbury is 33 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level, with some low spots flooded on both North and South Church Streets.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 18:00:00 to 20-APR-11 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Green River at Rochester was estimated to crest at 21.4 feet. The estimated crest time was around 5 AM CST on April 15. Minor flooding occurs at this level.

Flood in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-11 03:00:00 to 15-APR-11 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: INDIAN HILLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River above Louisville's McAlpine Lock and Dam crested around 23.6 feet at 545 AM EST on April 15. Flood stage at this site is 23 feet. Minor flooding occurs at this level with sections of River Road closed near Cox's Park.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 12-APR-11 16:15:00 to 13-APR-11 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASSEYS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Drakes Creek at Alvaton crested around 27.2 feet at 945 PM EST on April 12. Flood stage at Alvaton is 22 feet. Trails in Phil Moore Park are flooded at this level.