Mar 10, 2011
Another major rain event occurred from late on the 9th into the evening hours of the 10th. Rain amounts of 1 to 2 inches were common. Including this episode, the accummulative affects of 5 significant rain events across the upper Ohio River Valley since Febraury 21st, caused the Ohio River to flood. Along many reaches, it was the highest stage on the Ohio River since 2005. The crest was 2 to 3 feet above the assigned flood stages. This crest occurred late on the 12th through the morning hou
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 281215). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Boyd County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.