Widespread heavy rain fell over ground that was saturated from a combination of snowmelt and a heavy rainstorm in late February. The heavy rain was caused by a slow-moving cold front that crossed the Lower Ohio Valley during the evening of the 3rd. Ahead of a large 500 mb trough over the Rockies, very moist southwest flow aloft sustained an extensive area of moderate to heavy rain.

Heavy Rain in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 06:00:00 to 04-MAR-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATUMSVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A secondary road was underwater between Gilbertsville and Draffenville. A storm-total rainfall of 2.26 inches was reported by an off-duty meteorologist at Calvert City.

Flood in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 11:30:00 to 04-MAR-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SELDON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A stretch of Highway 41N about 100 yards long was underwater. Several side roads were underwater. A storm-total rainfall of 3.50 inches was reported at Gracey before it changed to sleet.

Heavy Rain in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KEVIL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Water was over Highway 725 near the McCracken County line.

Heavy Rain in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 09:00:00 to 04-MAR-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWENSBORO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A street was closed with 12 inches of water over the road.

Flood in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 09:00:00 to 04-MAR-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORTONS GAP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Near Mortons Gap, a southbound ramp of the Pennyrile Parkway interchange was closed due to flooding. Numerous roads were flooded and closed elsewhere around the county, including State Route 270.

Heavy Rain in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 07:00:00 to 04-MAR-15 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATER VLY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few inches of running water covered old Highway 45.

Heavy Rain in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 09:00:00 to 04-MAR-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURRAY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few secondary roads in the area were flooded. A trained spotter reported a storm-total rainfall of 2.75 inches near the Murray airport.

Flood in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 08:00:00 to 04-MAR-15 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PROVIDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded and closed.

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 04-MAR-15 05:00:00 to 04-MAR-15 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A secondary road (Kentucky Highway 1255) was flooded in a low-lying area near the Clarks River. A motorist drove her SUV into the floodwater. The SUV stalled out with water up to the door. The driver was forced to abandon the vehicle and walk back home. The vehicle was pulled from the water, and the road was closed. This is a typical flood-prone area near the river.