Rolling Fork River near Boston
Hardin County, Kentucky
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What floods at each level
- 55 ft
Water begins flowing over top of floodwall in Lebanon Junction.
- 54 ft
Bluegrass Parkway floods cutting off Beech Fork.
- 53 ft
Water enters Wallace Funeral Home. Water reaches second story in a few homes in Boston. Water is 8 feet deep in parts of New Haven. Travel is impossible.
- 52 ft
Many homes in Boston flood.
- 51 ft
Homes in Boston begin to flood.
- 50 ft
Town of Boston is cut off as US Highways 52, 61 and 62 are flooded. Water is 3 to 6 feet deep in west and central parts of New Haven. KY 434 floods at bridge in Lebanon Junction.
- 49 ft
Evacuations begin in Boston.
- 48 ft
Water may cover parts of US 31E in New Haven.
- 45 ft
Houses in low areas in Boston flood.
- 43 ft
Floodwall begins closing in Lebanon Junction.
- 42 ft
A few homes and trailers outside of Boston flood.
- 40 ft
Water begins to cross low spots on some county roads. Some homes in flood plain are cutoff.
- 35 ft
Agricultural bottomland is covered.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 1937 | 55.2 ft | — |
| Mar 3, 1997 | 53.22 ft | 69,800 cfs |
| Feb 16, 1989 | 52.62 ft | 66,500 cfs |
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