Cumberland River at Barbourville, KY
Is Cumberland River at Barbourville, KY flooding right now?
Cumberland River at Barbourville, KY measured 2.21 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 24.8 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.21 ft
Streamflow
380 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 38 ft. The highest crest on record was 45.91 ft on Wed, Apr 6, 1977.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 21.5 ft | 19.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 24.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 33 ft | 30.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 38 ft | 35.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 45.91 ft | 1977-04-06 |
| 42.8 ft | 1946-01-01 |
| 42.65 ft | 1973-11-29 |
| 42.3 ft | 1970-01-01 |
| 42.15 ft | 1957-01-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River at Pine St Br at Pineville, KY | 12.8 mi | Bell County |
| Lynn Camp Creek at Corbin, KY | 12.9 mi | Whitley County |
| Laurel River at Municipal Dam near Corbin, KY | 14.8 mi | Laurel County |
| Cumberland River at Williamsburg, KY | 16.9 mi | Whitley County |
| Stony Fork near Mouth at Middlesboro, KY | 18.7 mi | Bell County |
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