Minor to moderate flooding occurred along the Ohio River. A heavy rainfall event on March 3 was followed by a major winter storm on March 4 into early March 5. Two more heavy rainfall events occurred in quick succession. On the 9th and 10th, one to two inches of rain fell, followed by two to four more inches on the 13th and 14th. The combined effect of all these rain and snow events was a prolonged flooding event on the Ohio River. Since the precipitation was spread out over a 10-day period, the magnitude of the flooding was generally minor to moderate instead of major.

Flood in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 08-MAR-15 14:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORDS FERRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Ohio River. The ferry from the Kentucky shore to Cave-In-Rock, Illinois was shut down due to high water.

Flood in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-15 23:00:00 to 28-MAR-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred along the Ohio River. There was considerable flooding of low-lying woods and fields in bottomland areas. This included a large part of a state wildlife management area. Some river access roads were flooded.

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 11-MAR-15 23:00:00 to 28-MAR-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAGLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Ohio River. At the Paducah river gage, the river crested at 45.54 feet on the 17th. Flood stage is 39 feet. 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. Backwater from the Ohio River affected the lower part of the Clarks River in eastern McCracken County. This backwater caused flooding of Kentucky Highway 1255.

Flood in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 12-MAR-15 22:00:00 to 27-MAR-15 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEDBETTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Ohio River. At the Smithland river gage, the river crested at 45.22 feet on the 17th. Flood stage is 40 feet. Portions of Kentucky Highway 137 were closed in the Birdsville area. Agricultural land and wooded river bottomlands were flooded. Crop losses were negligible since planting was not yet underway.

Flood in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 09-MAR-15 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Ohio River. At the Owensboro river gage, the river crested at 44.9 feet on the 17th. Flood stage is 40 feet. A few state roads near the river were closed, including Highways 298 and 334.

Flood in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 07-MAR-15 23:00:00 to 23-MAR-15 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Ohio River. Numerous secondary roads in low-lying bottomlands were underwater. One motorist died after driving down a flooded road in a remote area adjacent to Audubon State Park. The body of the 55-year-old man was found in the water near his truck about 17 days after he went missing. A few state roads were closed near the river, including Highways 268, 811, and 136.

Flood in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 08-MAR-15 14:00:00 to 29-MAR-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Ohio River. At the Uniontown river gage, the river crested at 49.40 feet on the 20th. Flood stage is 37 feet. About eight state roads were closed, including Highways 667, 668, 1452, 1637, 871, and 1508.