Flood — Daviess, Kentucky

2025-02-16 to 2025-02-25 · near Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky

Event narrative

Minor to moderate flooding of bottomland and surrounding low-lying areas occurred near Owensboro. The river crested at 44.1' on the 21st which is just above the moderate flood level of 44'.

Wider weather episode

Two waves of heavy rainfall (2-7) over the Ohio, Tennessee, and Green River Valleys on the 15th resulted in minor flooding along a large portion of the Ohio River, including the Evansville, Henderson, Golconda, Smithland, and Cairo areas. Minor and moderate flooding occurred around Owensboro, Paducah, and Olmsted. The river crested at moderate flood levels at Owensboro (44.1 feet), Paducah (43.2 feet), and Olmsted (42.9 feet). Minor flooding near Olmsted and Cairo continued into early March.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1233218. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.