Low pressure moved across southern Indiana during the early morning hours March 18th. Widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms developed across central Kentucky during the early morning hours ahead of a cold front that would approach the Ohio River later that afternoon. Several episodes of thunderstorms formed and moved northeast along an axis across south central Kentucky, roughly stretching from Logan to Casey Counties.  In general, 2 1/2 to 3 inches of rain fell across Warren, Barren, Metcalfe, Allen, Casey and Adair Counties, leading to minor flooding of intersections and low water crossings.  Several days later, several larger main-stem rivers went into flood.

Heavy Rain in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-13 11:21:00 to 18-MAR-13 11:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLION
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The local emergency manager reported a mudslide that blocked a portion of Tate's Creek Road between Whitlock and Maple Grove Roads.  Around 2 inches of rain fell nearby over a 5 hour period.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-13 08:30:00 to 18-MAR-13 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The local media reported water covering Freeport Road in Bowling Green.

Flood in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-13 08:55:00 to 18-MAR-13 08:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALONZO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Allen County Emergency Manager reported that several roads in the town of Scottsville became impassable due to high water. These roads include Old Hartsville and Jefferson School Road. He relayed an unconfirmed report that a portion of Alonzo Long Hollow Road near state Highway 100 was washed away.

Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-13 19:35:00 to 19-MAR-13 21:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rains on the 18th of March brought minor flooding to Stoner Creek in Paris. Flood stage on Stoner Creek is 18 feet. The creek crested at 19.6 feet just after midnight on March 19th.

Flood in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-13 10:31:00 to 18-MAR-13 10:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: DUNNVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Casey County Road Department reported that River Road in Dunnville was impassable. A Kentucky Mesonet rain gauge nearby measured just above 2 inches of rain over a 5 hour period.

Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-13 02:15:00 to 21-MAR-13 01:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rains on March 18th brought the Rolling Fork River at Boston barely in flood.  Flood stage at Boston is 35 feet.  The river crested at 35.9 feet around noon on March 20th.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-13 20:00:00 to 21-MAR-13 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rains around Mammoth Cave National Park on March 18th led to subsequent flooding on the Green River at Woodbury. The river crested at 34.3 feet during the late morning hours on March 20th. Flood stage at Woodbury is 33 feet.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 20-MAR-13 12:00:00 to 22-MAR-13 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain across south central Kentucky on March brought minor flooding to the Green River. This river crested at 17.4 feet at Rochester during the mid-morning hours on March 21st. Flood stage is 17 feet.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-13 08:45:00 to 18-MAR-13 08:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWLING GREEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported up to 3 inches of water covering State Street, Chestnut Street and Nashville Road, all located in Bowling Green.

Flood in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-13 08:44:00 to 18-MAR-13 08:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Minor flooding was reported in Columbia with several city roads under water. Oak Street, East Guardian Street, and Christine Roads were closed.  A Kentucky Mesonet rain gauge measured 2.2 inches of rain within a 5 hour period.

Flood in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-13 00:15:00 to 20-MAR-13 23:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: MYERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rains on March 18th led to some minor flooding on the Licking River at Blue Lick Springs. The river crested a 27.07 feet during the early morning hours on the 19th of March. Flood stage at Blue Lick Springs is 25 feet.

Flood in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-13 09:28:00 to 18-MAR-13 09:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ETOILE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding impeded traffic along several roads across southern Barren County, including Ritter Mill, Crabtree, and Dover Church Roads.

Flood in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-13 10:19:00 to 18-MAR-13 10:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLATWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter reported that a creek was overflowing onto Kentucky Highway 61 just to the south of J. C. Lashley Road.

Flood in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-13 09:24:00 to 18-MAR-13 09:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDDLETON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Simpson County Highway Department reported water over the intersection of State Highways 103 and 100.

Flood in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-13 10:13:00 to 18-MAR-13 10:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODLUCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Metcalfe County emergency manager reported that 7 county and 2 state roads across the county were impassable due to flooding. The Kentucky Mesonet, located 5 miles west of Edmonton, measured 2.7 inches of rain in 6 hours.

Flood in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 18-MAR-13 10:32:00 to 18-MAR-13 10:32:00 (EST-5)
Location: PUMPKIN CHAPEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water impeded traffic on State Highway 1640 near Pumpkin Chapel Road.

Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAR-13 02:05:00 to 20-MAR-13 05:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rains fell across central Kentucky on March 18th.  This brought minor flooding to the Rough River at Dundee on the 19th of March.  Flood stage at Dundee is 25 feet.  The river crested at 25.7 feet late in the morning on March 19th.