Green River (KY) at Calhoun Lock and Dam
McLean County, Kentucky
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What floods at each level
- 42.4 ft
This flood will exceed the highest stage on record. 60 percent of McLean county is inundated.
- 34 ft
State Road 81 south of Rumsey is flooded and closed.
- 33 ft
The entire town of Rumsey is flooded.
- 32 ft
Most of Rumsey is flooded. State Road 81 floods in Rumsey near the Methodist church. Widespread flooding of agricultural land south of Rumsey, even as far south as Cypress Creek.
- 30 ft
Lower Calhoun begins flooding. A large portion of Rumsey is flooded and evacuation of homes becomes necessary.
- 28 ft
Riverview Drive in Calhoun floods.
- 26 ft
Moderate flooding occurs with thousands of acreage flooded in the Island, Rumsey, and Jewel City areas.
- 23 ft
Minor flooding occurs affecting mainly agricultural bottomland and low lying areas.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 1937 | 43.75 ft | 208,000 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1912 | 36.8 ft | — |
| Jan 15, 1950 | 36.3 ft | 86,300 cfs |
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