A multi-day heavy rain event occurred from the 8th to the 15th. The heaviest rounds of showers and storms occurred on the 8th, 9th, and 10th. Parts of western Kentucky received 4 to 6 inches of rain. A deep upper-level low became stationary over Mexico, pumping warm and moist air northward into the central United States. This moisture was squeezed out by a slow-moving cold front that drifted east across Missouri and Illinois. Numerous roads flooded across western Kentucky, and the south fork of the Little River exceeded flood stage at Hopkinsville.

Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAR-16 04:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALTIMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The flash flood event from the previous evening evolved into a longer-term flood event. Floodwaters closed parts of Kentucky Highways 58 and 97. Kentucky Highway 1283 was closed just off Kentucky Highway 58.

Flood in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAR-16 17:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding of the south fork of the Little River occurred. There was some minor flooding of streets. Low-lying farmland was inundated. A trained spotter in Gracey measured 4.20 inches in 48 hours.

Flood in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 09-MAR-16 16:06:00 to 10-MAR-16 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATUMSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several roads were closed in flood-prone areas. Water was over several parts of a county road between Briensburg and Tatumville. A mesonet site near Benton measured 3.25 inches in 24 hours.

Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAR-16 00:15:00 to 10-MAR-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARDWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The flash flooding on the previous evening evolved into a flood event during the early morning hours of the 10th. U.S. Highway 62 was closed in the West Fork Creek area between Bardwell and Kentucky Highway 121. Parts of Kentucky Highways 1628 and 1820 were also closed.

Flash Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 09-MAR-16 22:15:00 to 10-MAR-16 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUNNINGHAM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Kentucky Highway 1628 was closed from the 3 to 4 mile marker. Kentucky Highway 1820 was closed from the 1 to 3 mile marker. Both roads were flooded by backwater from Mayfield Creek.

Flash Flood in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 09-MAR-16 20:17:00 to 10-MAR-16 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SASSAFRAS RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were closed or water-covered in Fulton County. Kentucky Route 94 was closed from mile markers 7 to 11.

Flood in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAR-16 14:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANHOPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding of Crab Orchard Creek closed Route 270. Rainfall amounts from 1 to 3 inches were observed over 24 hours.

Flash Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 09-MAR-16 19:30:00 to 10-MAR-16 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATER VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Fire personnel reported severe flooding along an estimated 100-foot stretch of U.S. Highway 45 northbound near Water Valley. Kentucky Highway 58 was closed at the Hickman County line.

Flood in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAR-16 07:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Minor flooding of the Clarks River resulted in the closure of some secondary roads near the river. Rain gage reports indicated between 3 and 4 inches fell over much of the county in 24 hours. A trained spotter in Murray measured 4.47 inches in 36 hours.

Flood in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 10-MAR-16 04:00:00 to 10-MAR-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FULTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The flash flood event from the previous evening evolved into a longer-term flood event. At Fulton, Harris Fork Creek exceeded its capacity and caused minor street flooding. Kentucky Highway 307 was closed in downtown Fulton. A trained spotter measured 4.25 inches in 24 hours in Fulton.