Nov 29, 2001
A series of heavy rain events from November 26 to 30 culminated in a moderate flooding event. Rainfall totals for the period from November 26 to 30 were commonly 5 to 9 inches. Specific totals included 6 inches at Paducah, 7.4 inches at Benton, and 9.1 inches at Bardwell. Creeks and small rivers went over their banks, and a number of roads were under water. The Clarks River flooded Highway 641 and a car dealership in Benton, which is in Marshall County. About 15 cars were damaged, and water stoo
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5272878). 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.