Feb 17, 2025
Two waves of heavy rainfall (2-7) over the Ohio, Tennessee, and Green River Valleys on the 15th resulted in minor flooding along a large portion of the Ohio River, including the Evansville, Henderson, Golconda, Smithland, and Cairo areas. Minor and moderate flooding occurred around Owensboro, Paducah, and Olmsted. The river crested at moderate flood levels at Owensboro (44.1 feet), Paducah (43.2 feet), and Olmsted (42.9 feet). Minor flooding near Olmsted and Cairo continued into early March.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1233234). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Livingston County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.