A warm front moved slowly northward from the Gulf Coast states on the night of the 19th, reaching the lower Ohio Valley on the morning of the 20th. This warm front brought the third widespread heavy rainfall event so far in February. Rainfall totals over a 24-hour period were from 2 to 3 inches in much of western Kentucky, with locally up to 3.5 inches west of Kentucky Lake. This rainfall fell on moist ground, causing many creeks and smaller rivers to flood. The flooding was exacerbated by very high levels on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, which caused tributary rivers and creeks to back up into western Kentucky.

Flood in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-19 02:47:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several roads were flooded around the county, mainly in flood-prone areas and near creeks. Water was over Highway 80 just west of U.S. 51 in Arlington.

Flood in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-19 07:12:00 to 20-FEB-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CADIZ
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Southeast of Cadiz, a bridge was closed over the Little River. The bridge was located just off Highway 272 on Glenwood Mill Road.

Flood in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-19 10:22:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KUTTAWA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several road closures were in place around the county because of flooding.

Flood in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-19 10:13:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded across the county.

Flood in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-19 10:13:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVERMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were flooded across the county.

Flood in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-19 06:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHBYBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding of the Pond River affected roads near Ashbyburg.

Flood in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-19 01:36:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two vehicles were stalled in floodwaters at a railroad underpass in Clinton. Multiple highways were covered by water around the county, especially near flood-prone creeks.

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-19 02:42:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PADUCAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

During the height of the heavy rainfall, a couple of flood-prone intersections were flooded in Paducah. Following the heavy rain, creeks remained out of their banks. A few  state roads near these flood-prone creeks were closed. These roads included Routes 994 and 1014 at Champion Creek and Route 339 at Mayfield Creek.

Flood in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-19 12:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HICKMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A mudslide resulting from heavy rainfall and flooding compromised a building at a church campus in Hickman. One unoccupied building was damaged. The mayor declared a State of Emergency.

Flood in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-19 05:47:00 to 20-FEB-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A street intersection on the south side of Henderson was closed by flooding.

Flood in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 20-FEB-19 06:00:00 to 20-FEB-19 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKFORD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Tradewater River flooded large areas of fields and woodlands, along with some state roads including Highway 120.