An intense storm system brought flooding rains to central Kentucky, followed quickly by exceptionally heavy snow. This amount of rain, followed by such heavy snow, is practically unprecedented.   The upper level pattern featured a positively tilted upper trough across the desert southwest on the 3nd of March. A tight baroclinic zone stretched northeastward through southern Indiana. Strong southwesterly flow at lower levels brought rich moisture along this nearly stationary boundary. Initially, during the evening hours on the 3nd, rain developed along this boundary and gradually overspread all of southern Indiana and central Kentucky. Steady rain continued through the late afternoon on the 4th. Two to almost 3 inches of rain fell across north central and central Kentucky before precipitation changed into snow during the late afternoon hours on the 4th. Minor areal flooding developed with several roads and low water crossings closed.
Rain changed into heavy snow near the Ohio River around 5pm, with precipitation changeover slowly moving farther south during the evening, Rain finally changed over to snow near the Tennessee Border during the early morning hours.  Intense frontogenesis and lift associated with the right rear quadrant of a powerful jet led to the development of several intense snow bands where snow fell at a rate of 2 inches per hour. One band developed from near Breckenridge County and stretched through Bullitt County and across the northern Bluegrass. Under this nearly stationary band, snow totals ranged from 15 to locally over 20 inches. One reliable snow report from near Radcliff, Kentucky measured 25 inches, which is one inch short of the all time Kentucky storm total snowfall record. Snow diminished from west to east during the mid-morning hours on the 5th. Snow totals across south central Kentucky, adjacent to Tennessee, ranged from 5 to 8 inches.

Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 08:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several inches of wet snow coupled with several inches of rain resulted in Stoner Creek at Paris to rise above flood stage. The river crested at 21.0 feet early on March 5th then fell below flood stage late on March 6th.

Flood in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 14:45:00 to 06-MAR-15 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAVIDSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several inches of snow followed by 1 to 2 inches of rain caused the Rough River at Dundee to rise above flood stage. The river crested at 26.97 feet during the afternoon of March 5th and fell below flood stage the next afternoon.

Heavy Snow in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 19:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Just over 18 inches of snow was measured in Hodgenville.

Heavy Snow in JEFFERSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 17:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An observer at the Standiford Airport measured 11.9 inches of snow. Farther south, the NWS office measured 13.3 inches.

Heavy Snow in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 17:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Louisville media reported that 20 inches of snow fell near Mt Washington.

Heavy Snow in RUSSELL, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 02:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Around 4 inches of snow fell in Jamestown.

Heavy Snow in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Aberdeen, 15.6 inches of snow was measured.

Heavy Snow in HARDIN, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter, having averaged several measurements, came up with 25 inches of snow. He was located 2 miles northwest of Radcliff. This value of 25 inches is one inch shy of the all time Kentucky storm total record for snow, which is 26 inches. This snow fell in a 15 hour period.

Heavy Snow in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP Observer measured 11 inches of snow in Lebanon.

Heavy Snow in BOYLE, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A range of 9 to 13 inches of snow fell countywide.

Flood in MARION, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 13:13:00 to 04-MAR-15 13:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Lover's Lane was closed due to high water between State Highways 68 and 208.

Heavy Snow in GREEN, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

From 7 to 11 inches fell across Green County.

Heavy Snow in BARREN, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Around 11 inches of snow was measured near Roseville.

Heavy Snow in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

From 8 to 13 inches of snow fell across the county.

Flood in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:47:00 to 04-MAR-15 22:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 61 in Shepardsville was closed due to high water at mile marker 9. Several other roads around the county were also briefly closed.

Heavy Snow in WOODFORD, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 20:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A measurement of 14.5 inches of snow was taken in Versailles.

Heavy Snow in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 17:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A man in Meade County died from a heart attack while shoveling snow.

Heavy Snow in CASEY, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 00:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Snow across Casey varied from 6 to 10 inches.

Flood in HART, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 04:40:00 to 06-MAR-15 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODSONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several inches of snow followed by 1 to 2 inches of rain resulted in the Green River at Munfordville to rise above flood stage. The river crested at 32.49 feet during the early morning hours of March 6th and then fell below flood stage late on March 6th.

Heavy Snow in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A total snowfall measurement of 22 inches was taken near Bardstown.

Heavy Snow in HANCOCK, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 17:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Nine inches of snow fell in Lewistown. More fell across the southern part of the county.

Flood in NELSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 05:10:00 to 08-MAR-15 03:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several inches of snow that melted as 1 to 2 inches of rain fell brought the Rolling Fork River at Boston above flood stage. The river crested at 41.64 feet during the evening of March 6th. The river fell below flood stage during the early morning hours of March 8th.

Heavy Snow in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 21:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eleven inches of snow was measured in Brownsville.

Flood in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:30:00 to 04-MAR-15 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: TAYLORSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Kentucky Highway 2885 was briefly closed by flooding from Simpson Creek.

Heavy Snow in TRIMBLE, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

From 6 to 10 inches of snow fell across Trimble County.

Flood in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 18:35:00 to 04-MAR-15 18:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: STONE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sugar Creek overflowed, briefly closing State Highway 1971.

Heavy Snow in ADAIR, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 00:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

From 7 to 10 inches of snow fell countywide.

Heavy Snow in SPENCER, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Snow totaled 17.5 inches in Elk Creek.

Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 17:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Frankfort, 18.5 inches of snow fell.

Heavy Snow in OHIO, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A snow measurement of 23 inches came from Baizetown.

Flood in EDMONSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 03:35:00 to 07-MAR-15 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several inches of snow followed by 1 to 2 inches of rain resulted in the Green River at Brownsville to rise above flood stage. The river crested at 23.48 feet late on March 6th and then fell below flood stage late on the 7th.

Heavy Snow in LOGAN, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Just over 6 inches of snow was measured in Adairville.

Flood in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 16:17:00 to 04-MAR-15 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: VANZANT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway 261, near its intersection with State Highway 1385, was briefly closed due to high water.

Heavy Snow in SIMPSON, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 01:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 4 and 6 inches of snow fell across Simpson County.

Heavy Snow in NICHOLAS, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thirteen inches of snow was measured in Carlisle.

Heavy Snow in CUMBERLAND, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 01:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

From 3 to 6 inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in ANDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 19:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

In Lawrenceburg, 16.5 inches of snow was measured.

Heavy Snow in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 19:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A relatively wide range of 7 to 12 inches fell across Henry County.

Heavy Snow in LINCOLN, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 00:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

From 7 to 10 inches of snow fell across the county.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 04:00:00 to 16-MAR-15 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several inches of snow followed by 1 to 2 inches of rain resulted in the Green River at Woodbury to rise above flood stage. The river crested at 38.8 feet early on March 7th. The river remained high for several days, not falling below flood stage until the late afternoon hours of March 16th.

Heavy Snow in HART, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured 14 inches in Bonnieville.

Flood in CLARK, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 16:15:00 to 04-MAR-15 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: PILOT VIEW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Highway 1960 was briefly closed due to flooding at mile marker 5.

Heavy Snow in FAYETTE, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 20:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

An observer at the Lexington Airport measured 17.1 inches of snow. This amount is a record for any two day snow event in Lexington's history.

Flood in HENRY, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 10:30:00 to 12-MAR-15 07:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several inches of snow followed by 1 to 2 inches of rain resulted in the Kentucky River at Lockport to rise above flood stage. The river crested at 37.69 feet during the early morning hours of March 9th. The river remained above flood stage until the morning hours of March 12th.

Heavy Snow in BRECKINRIDGE, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer at McDaniel measured 20 inches of snow.

Heavy Snow in MONROE, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 02:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

From 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in GRAYSON, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 19:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Fifteen inches of snow fell in Leitchfield.

Heavy Snow in HARRISON, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 19:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The Lexington media reported that 21 inches of snow had fallen in Cynthiana.

Heavy Snow in JESSAMINE, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured 10 inches of snow in Sulfur Wells.

Flood in BUTLER, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 19-MAR-15 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHESTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several inches of snow followed by 1 to 2 inches of rain resulted in the Green River at Rochester to rise above flood stage. The river was estimated to have crested at 22.2 feet during the evening hours of March 16th. The river dropped below flood stage early on March 19th.

Heavy Snow in ALLEN, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 00:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Five inches of snow fell in Scottsville.

Heavy Snow in MEADE, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Between 10 and 15 inches of snow fell across Meade County.

Heavy Snow in GARRARD, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 00:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

From 7 to as much as 12 inches of snow fell across the county.

Heavy Snow in METCALFE, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 01:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

From 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the county.

Flood in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-15 18:25:00 to 04-MAR-15 18:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PARIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Stoner Creek flooded, closing Kentucky State Highway 460 for a time.

Heavy Snow in BOURBON, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thirteen to 16 inches of snow fell countywide.

Heavy Snow in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An observer at Bowling Green measured 7.2 inches of snow.

Flood in WARREN, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 05:35:00 to 05-MAR-15 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MASSEYS MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Several inches of snow followed by 1 to 2 inches of rain resulted in Drakes Creek near Alvaton to rise above flood stage. The river crested at 22.59 feet during the morning hours of March 5th, falling below flood stage later that day.

Heavy Snow in SCOTT, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 20:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Twenty inches of snow was measured in Oxford.

Winter Storm in BULLITT, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 00:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A 55 year old man died of an apparent heart attack after shoveling snow. Between 12 and 18 inches of wet, heavy snow had accumulated.

Heavy Snow in SHELBY, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Seventeen inches of snow was measured in Waddy.

Heavy Snow in MERCER, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter measured 11.3 inches of snow in Burgin.

Heavy Snow in CLINTON, KENTUCKY
From 05-MAR-15 02:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Seven inches of snow accumulation was reported in Albany.

Heavy Snow in OLDHAM, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 18:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eleven inches of snow was measured in Buckner.

Flood in LARUE, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 16:11:00 to 04-MAR-15 16:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: HODGENVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Up to 10 inches of water flowed over State Highway 222 near Hodgenville.

Heavy Snow in TAYLOR, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

From 8 to 11 inches of snow fell across Taylor County.

Heavy Snow in MADISON, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 23:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

From 7 to 12 inches of snow fell countywide.

Heavy Snow in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 22:00:00 to 05-MAR-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A range of 10 to 16 inches of snow fell across the county.