Apr 14, 2011
The Ohio River began its upward climb, approaching historic levels in places downriver from the Smithland area. The river rose above flood stage about mid-month. A series of heavy rainfall events gradually forced the river upward at an unsteady rate. Downriver from Owensboro, the river continued rising at the end of the month, cresting 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
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 292352). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Daviess County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.