May 1, 2002
Minor to moderate flooding of the Ohio River occurred. At Uniontown, the river was above flood stage nearly all month. Downriver at Smithland and Paducah, the flooding occurred during the mid and latter part of the month. The dates of the highest river crests were: May 23 at Uniontown, May 19 at Paducah, and May 18 and 24 at Smithland. The highest crest levels were 43 to 45 feet at all three gage sites. Flood stages are as follows: 37 feet at Uniontown, 40 feet at Smithland, and 39 feet at Paduc
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5295671). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Union County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.