Several rounds of widespread heavy rainfall in late February produced long-term flooding along the Clarks River, a tributary of the Ohio River. This flooding persisted until the Ohio River fell significantly and allowed backwater to drain. Flooding also occurred along the shores of Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley due to restricted water releases from the dams on both lakes. The lake levels were raised to hold back water from the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers, which were already above flood stage.

Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 11-MAR-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SYMSONIA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Extensive flooding of the Clarks River continued from late February. A number of roads were flooded and closed in the river bottoms of the Clarks River and its tributaries. Water was over Kentucky Highway 131 at the Graves/McCracken County line. A secondary road was washed out at the intersection of Whitis and Watkins Road northeast of Hickory.

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 01-MAR-18 00:00:00 to 11-MAR-18 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHADY GROVE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Flooding of the Clarks River continued from late February. Several state roads were closed due to flooding along the Clarks River, which is a tributary of the Ohio River. Ohio River backwater was the main contributor to the flooding. Water was over Kentucky Highway 1255 (Bonds Road), Kentucky 131 near the Graves County line, Kentucky 787 near the Marshall County line, and Kentucky 284 between Reidland and Paducah. A few residences were threatened by rising water. Electrical power was cut to about a dozen homes on Kentucky 787.

Flood in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-18 06:00:00 to 10-MAR-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding along the lakeshore of Kentucky Lake inundated boat ramps, parking lots, and a few access roads. Some campsites were flooded at private campgrounds. The lake level rose to nearly 365 feet due to restricted water releases at Kentucky Dam. The water was held back to mitigate flooding on the Ohio River. The Kentucky Lake winter pool stage is 355 feet, and the normal summer pool stage is 359 feet.

Flood in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-18 06:00:00 to 10-MAR-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDDYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding along the lakeshore of Lake Barkley inundated parks, boat ramps, parking lots, and a few access roads. Some campsites were flooded at campgrounds. The lake level rose to nearly 365 feet due to restricted water releases at Barkley Dam. The water was held back to mitigate flooding on the Ohio River. The Lake Barkley winter pool stage is 355 feet, and the normal summer pool stage is 359 feet.

Flood in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-18 06:00:00 to 10-MAR-18 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKCASTLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Flooding along the lakeshore of Lake Barkley inundated boat ramps, parking lots, and a few access roads. Some campsites were flooded at private campgrounds. The lake level rose to nearly 365 feet due to restricted water releases at Barkley Dam. The water was held back to mitigate flooding on the Ohio River. The Lake Barkley winter pool stage is 355 feet, and the normal summer pool stage is 359 feet.

Flood in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-18 08:00:00 to 10-MAR-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND RIVERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Flooding along the lakeshore of Kentucky Lake inundated boat ramps, parking lots, a few access roads, and a park. Some campsites within the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area were flooded. The lake level rose to nearly 365 feet due to restricted water releases at Kentucky Dam. The water was held back to mitigate flooding on the Ohio River. The Kentucky Lake winter pool stage is 355 feet, and the normal summer pool stage is 359 feet.

Flood in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 03-MAR-18 08:00:00 to 10-MAR-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENTON ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Flooding along the lakeshore of Kentucky Lake inundated parks, boat ramps, parking lots, and a few access roads. Some campsites were flooded at private campgrounds. The lake level rose to nearly 365 feet due to restricted water releases at Kentucky Dam. The water was held back to mitigate flooding on the Ohio River. The Kentucky Lake winter pool stage is 355 feet, and the normal summer pool stage is 359 feet.