May 3, 2010
A large storm system developed over the central Plains at the end of April. This brought several rounds of very heavy rain between April 30th and May 2nd. Rainfall amounts from 2 to 5 inches were widespread over western Kentucky. There were a few isolated areas across the southern Pennyrile region (Hopkinsville area) that reported totals between 6 and 10 inches. The Green and lower Ohio Rivers went above flood stage during the first week of May. The Ohio River flooding was more significant downr
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 228147). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in McLean County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.