Flood — Henderson, Kentucky

1997-03-01 to 1997-03-31 · Henderson, Kentucky

Wider weather episode

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 National Guard was mobilized to help with looting prevention, rescue efforts, and sandbagging. Daviess County was especially hard hit due to the combined effects of major flooding along the Green River, Ohio River, and Panther Creek. U.S. 431 was closed at the Panther Creek, where numerous buildings were flooded.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5595488. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.