Several rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms moved across the region on the 17th. Rainfall of 3 to 5 inches created pockets of road flooding, along with flash flooding of creeks that affected several dwellings. Larger rivers rose out of their banks in subsequent days. The heavy rain occurred ahead of a cold front as it entered southeast Missouri and southern Illinois from the northwest. Weak waves of low pressure moved northeast along the front. A strong 850 mb jet up to 60 to 70 knots was accompanied by a strong surge of warm moist air through the Mississippi River Valley.

Flood in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-22 11:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIAMOND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Short stretches of Highways 138, 270, and 132 were closed due to flooding. U.S. Highway 41A was flooded but open.

Flood in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-22 13:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Water was over numerous roads in the county, including Interstate 69 at mile post 1. All of the roads remained open.

Flash Flood in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-22 11:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 91 was closed on the northwest edge of Marion, where Crooked Creek flooded and destroyed a temporary detour for construction of a new bridge.

Flash Flood in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-22 12:00:00 to 17-FEB-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Street flooding was common in Mayfield. Red Duck Creek overflowed its banks, inundating an apartment complex and some surrounding properties.

Flash Flood in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-22 08:50:00 to 17-FEB-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TATUMSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding was reported on U.S. Highway 641 between Draffenville and Kentucky Dam.

Flash Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-22 08:55:00 to 17-FEB-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PADUCAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several state roads were closed due to flooding. Massac and Champion Creeks overflowed onto roadways and yards. A railroad underpass on U.S. Highway 62 in Paducah was flooded and closed.

Flood in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 17-FEB-22 17:15:00 to 17-FEB-22 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPKINSVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the south fork of the Little River. Some low-lying woods and fields were under water.

Flood in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 18-FEB-22 10:00:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARADISE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor to moderate flooding occurred on the Green River. At the Paradise river gage, the river crested at 386.27 feet on the 27th. Flood stage is 380 feet. There was considerable flooding of low-lying woods and fields near the river. Some rural river roads were affected. The river remained above flood stage into March.

Flood in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 22-FEB-22 00:15:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALHOUN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Minor flooding occurred on the Green River, inundating low-lying woods and fields near the river. The river remained above flood stage into March.

Flood in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 21-FEB-22 06:30:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNIONTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River rose above flood stage and remained there into March. The river crested in March.

Flood in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 22-FEB-22 00:10:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: SMITHLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River rose above flood stage and remained there into March. The crest occurred in March.

Flood in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 22-FEB-22 00:10:00 to 28-FEB-22 23:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROWLANDTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

The Ohio River rose above flood stage and remained there into March. The crest occurred in March.