When was the last flood in Louisville Kentucky?

2018
The most recently flooding was in 2018. The Ohio crested the upper gauge at 35.8 feet, flooding a significant amount of Louisville and Southern Indiana. As we all know, some of the worst parts of flooding are what is left behind once the water recedes.

What year was the Louisville flood?

1937
In January 1937, the swollen banks of the Ohio River flooded Louisville, Kentucky, and its surrounding areas.

Does the Ohio River flood often?

The river is an invaluable resource for Kentucky’s economy, ecology and recreation. But the Ohio River and its tributaries also make Kentucky prone to frequent flooding – especially in the winter and early spring when heavy rainfall and snowmelt can overwhelm the Ohio Valley.

Why does the Ohio River flood in Louisville?

Ohio River floods typically occur over days or weeks and waters rise relatively slowly. Louisville is also prone to flash flooding from interior streams. Heavy rains can also cause intense flash flooding along local streams. Flash floods can also occur due to a dam or levee failure.

How tall is the Ohio River in Louisville Ky?

A week after the record rains, the Ohio River crested in Louisville 15.8 feet above flood stage. Flooding along the Ohio River continued for two weeks throughout Kentucky. The President declared 87 of the 120 counties in Kentucky federal disaster areas eligible for federal aid statewide.

When was the flood wall built in Louisville?

That same year, the Army Corps of Engineers began construction of the first section of flood wall in Louisville to protect a large portion of the city from flooding from the Ohio River. This section of flood wall was completed in 1957 and protected the area from Beargrass Creek to just south of Rubbertown.

Where are the flood gauges in Louisville Ky?

Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner. The flood will reach the top of the floodwall. A large part of downtown Louisville floods.