Widespread flooding continued from April into May across western Kentucky. Following excessive rain in April, a final dose of heavy rain came between April 30 and May 2. Numerous rounds of showers and thunderstorms produced additional average rainfall amounts of 4 to 6 inches, which caused isolated flash flooding. Between 9 and 22 inches of rain fell across the region between April 22 and May 3. Most creeks and streams flooded for an extended period of time. Some of the flooding was major. Numerous roads were flooded and closed, including some major state roads such as U.S. Highways 62, 60, and 51. Some schools delayed or cancelled classes due to the large number of flooded roads. A bridge was washed out over Mayfield Creek near the Graves and McCracken County line. Some of the smaller rivers that flooded included the Tradewater River in Webster County and the Clarks River in Marshall and northeast Graves Counties. Roads were closed near each river. Some homes and businesses were sandbagged. All main roads to Providence in Webster County were closed. The communities of Clay and Blackford in Webster County were isolated by flooding, accessible by boat only. Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake rose rapidly, breaking record levels at the beginning of the month. Both lakes reached around 372.5 feet by May 4. The top of the gates at Kentucky Dam are at 375 feet. Lakeshore flooding forced the closure of recreational facilities and roads, including portions of the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Campgrounds along the lake were flooded. Marinas were closed. Flooding of the Tennessee River affected the western edge of Calvert City and a few homes near Possum Trot, with some homes sandbagged.

Flood in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAYOU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED HILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMACK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANDANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTONA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DULANEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW CONCORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA FAYETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEECH GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNA LYNNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALTIMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANCROFT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALLEGRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL BEND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALZEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flood in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEELERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 02-MAY-11 05:00:00 to 02-MAY-11 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 109 was closed five miles northwest of Providence. Highway 109 was reduced to one lane at the bridge south of town.

Flood in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAY-11 00:00:00 to 10-MAY-11 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter