Flooding of the Ohio and Green Rivers began late in December and continued into January. A very wet pattern developed during the second half of the month. A large upper-level ridge became established over the eastern half of the country, while a large trough formed over the West. This set up a warm southwest flow that brought in copious amounts of moisture.

Flood in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 30-DEC-15 20:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BASKETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Ohio River in the Henderson area. Parts of Audubon State Park were flooded, along with a couple bottomland roads and woodlands near the Green River confluence. The flooding continued into early January.

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 28-DEC-15 23:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLANDTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
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 46.0 feet around noon on New Years Eve. Flood stage is 39 feet at Paducah. Parts of Kentucky Highway 1420 were closed in the flood plain west of Paducah. The riverfront park near downtown Paducah was flooded and closed. Ohio River backwater was responsible for flooding of the Clarks River in eastern McCracken County. There was considerable flooding of low-lying bottomland fields and woods, and water encroached on several residences. Near the Clarks River, a few outbuildings were flooded, and Highways 787, 1255, and 131 were closed. The flooding continued into January.

Flood in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 26-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCAR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River began its rise above flood stage late in the month. The flooding in December was relatively insignificant compared to the major flooding in January. The Ohio River bridge connecting Cairo, Illinois with Ballard County was closed as floodwaters covered the bridge approach on the Kentucky side. There was considerable flooding of low-lying fields and woodlands. Parts of a wildlife management area and some river access roads were underwater.

Flood in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 26-DEC-15 11:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Green River. At the Paradise river gage, the river crested at 390.75 feet on the afternoon of the 30th. Flood stage there is 380 feet. Kentucky Highways 1379 and 2590 were closed. Widespread flooding of low-lying areas around the river took place. The flooding continued into early January.

Flood in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 27-DEC-15 12:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Moderate flooding occurred on the Green River. At the Calhoun river gage, the river crested at 28.10 feet on New Years Eve. Flood stage there is 23 feet. Several county roads were closed. Kentucky Highway 85 near Island was closed, along with West Second Street in Rumsey. A couple of streets in Livermore were closed. In Livermore, the water levels came within a couple feet of shutting down the water plant that provides water to the city. A riverfront park in Calhoun was submerged. The Army Corps of Engineers Lock and Dam structure in Calhoun ceased operations after it went under water. Thousands of acres were flooded in the Island, Rumsey, and Jewel City areas. The acreage was mostly dormant cropland, woods, and fields. The flooding continued into January.

Flood in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 28-DEC-15 23:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River rose above flood stage late in the month, but the river did not crest until early January. In December, there was flooding of low-lying fields and woodlands. Some river access roads were underwater. The flooding continued into early January.

Flood in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 29-DEC-15 04:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOLU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River rose above flood stage late in the month, but the river did not crest until early January. In December, there was flooding of low-lying fields and woodlands. Some river access roads were underwater.

Flood in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 30-DEC-15 20:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River at Owensboro. Bottomland fields were inundated. The flooding continued into January.

Flood in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 28-DEC-15 20:00:00 to 31-DEC-15 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred along the Ohio River from Smithland upriver past Birdsville. Low-lying bottomland woods and fields were flooded, including parts of a private campground. The flooding continued into early January.