After a very wet start to April 2015, another slow moving system brought widespread heavy rain to portions of central Kentucky. Widespread amounts of 2 to 4 inches fell across central and southern Kentucky. Isolated 5 inch amounts were reported. This rain fell on top of already saturated ground and swollen rivers, creeks and streams and as a result, many rivers went into flood for a period of time.

Flood in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-15 08:25:00 to 14-APR-15 08:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CISSELVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A county official reported that due to high water from heavy rain, Booker and Jackson Branch roads were closed.

Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-15 02:00:00 to 15-APR-15 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain on top of saturated ground brought Stoner Creek at Paris to flood. The river crested at 18.0 feet early on April 15th. This was the 3rd separate occurrence of a flood at this site for the month of April, 2015.

Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-15 12:30:00 to 17-APR-15 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Between 1 and 3 inches of rain fell on top of already saturated ground and pushed the Rolling Fork River at Boston above flood stage. The river crested at 40.11 feet on April 16th.

Flood in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-15 18:15:00 to 18-APR-15 08:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain that fell on top of very saturated ground brought the Kentucky River at Lockport to flood. The river crested at 36.02 feet late on April 16th.

Flood in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-15 22:50:00 to 15-APR-15 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUENA VISTA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain that fell on top of saturated ground pushed the Kentucky River at High Bridge into flood. The river crested at 31.98 feet during the morning of April 15th.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-15 20:30:00 to 15-APR-15 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASSEYS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Between 3 and 4 inches of rain, already on saturated soils, brought Drakes Creek near Alvaton into flood. The river crested at 23.02 feet late on April 15th.

Flood in HART, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-15 03:50:00 to 17-APR-15 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Approximately 3 inches of rain fell on top of saturated ground and brought the Green River at Munfordville into flood. The river crested at 32.08 feet on the evening of April 15th.

Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 15-APR-15 11:20:00 to 18-APR-15 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Approximately 5 inches of rain fell on top of saturated ground and this resulted in the Green River at Brownsville to flood. The river crested at 23.95 feet early on April 17th.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-15 20:00:00 to 23-APR-15 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Heavy rain brought the Green River at Woodbury into flood for an extended period. The first rose above flood stage on April 14th, crested at 40.1 feet on April 18th and then fell below flood stage on April 23rd.

Flood in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-15 06:45:00 to 14-APR-15 06:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAMPBELLSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that several roads across the county were impassable due to high water. Highway 70 had water flowing over it. Other low water crossings across the county had fast moving water going across.

Flood in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-15 08:00:00 to 14-APR-15 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARKS CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management reported that numerous roads across the county were impassable due to high water.

Flood in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-15 06:46:00 to 14-APR-15 06:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A Kentucky state official reported that 6 to 10 inches of water was flowing across some roadways in the county, including Highway 704, Highway 551 and Highway South 61.

Flood in HART, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-15 07:00:00 to 14-APR-15 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

County officials reported that several roads had water flowing across them.

Flood in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-15 08:10:00 to 14-APR-15 08:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUNCTION CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that several mobile homes were flooded.

Flood in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-15 08:10:00 to 14-APR-15 08:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAUGHAM HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported several roads were impassable across the county due to high water flowing across.

Flood in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 14-APR-15 08:26:00 to 14-APR-15 08:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDHOUSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported that several homes were surrounded by high water from heavy rainfall. Approximately 3 to 4 inches of rain fell during the morning. Additionally, a 42 year old male lost his life after hydroplaning on Paint Lick Rd during the morning hours. The vehicle then crashed into Paint Lick Creek and became submerged. Rescue workers were able to retrieve his body later in the evening.