Mar 1, 2018
The large mainstem rivers remained well above flood stage following several rounds of heavy rain in late February. February monthly precipitation was 4 to 7 inches above normal, with monthly totals of 8 to 10 inches common. The mainstem rivers such as the Ohio and Mississippi crested early in March, and then fell below flood stage around mid-month.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 740864). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Ballard County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.