Cumberland River at Burkesville, KY
Is Cumberland River at Burkesville, KY flooding right now?
Cumberland River at Burkesville, KY measured 28.04 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 18.0 ft below its 46 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
28.04 ft
Streamflow
4,340 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 46 ft, with major flooding at 64 ft. The highest crest on record was 56.6 ft on Thu, Feb 28, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 43 ft | 15.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 46 ft | 18.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 55 ft | 27.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 64 ft | 36.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 56.6 ft | 2019-02-28 |
| 55.76 ft | 2010-05-03 |
| 51.15 ft | 2025-04-03 |
| 47.1 ft | 2020-03-13 |
| 46.51 ft | 2021-03-01 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Marrowbone Creek at Mud Camp Rd at Waterview, KY | 5.5 mi | Cumberland County |
| Crocus Creek near Amandaville, KY | 7.2 mi | Cumberland County |
| Cumberland River near Rowena, KY | 14.2 mi | Russell County |
| Cumberland River at Long Bottom near Rowena, KY | 14.6 mi | Russell County |
| Cumberland River at Celina, TN | 18.0 mi | Clay County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.