Mar 1, 1997
Historic flooding occurred along the Green River as a result of widespread rainfall between 5 and 10 inches across central and western Kentucky. Virtually the entire town of Rumsey was evacuated before it was inundated by the Green River. About 20 percent of Calhoun was underwater, and small parts of Livermore were affected.In Daviess County, backwater from the Green River slowed drainage of Panther Creek, causing parts of Owensboro to flood. Many schools were out for one to two weeks. The Natio
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5595489). 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.