Apr 10, 2011
The Ohio River began its upward climb toward historic levels. The river rose above flood stage about mid-month. A series of heavy rainfall events gradually forced the river upward at an unsteady rate. The river continued rising at the end of the month, cresting at historic levels in early May. Impacts of the May crest will be included in the May report. April ended up being the wettest month on record at Paducah, Kentucky. Most of the rain fell during the latter half of the month. A persistent s
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 292322). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Alexander County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.