Cumberland River at Williamsburg, KY
Is Cumberland River at Williamsburg, KY flooding right now?
Cumberland River at Williamsburg, KY measured 3.05 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 17.9 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.05 ft
Streamflow
379 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 32 ft. The highest crest on record was 35.03 ft on Thu, Apr 7, 1977.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 17.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27.5 ft | 24.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 32 ft | 28.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 35.03 ft | 1977-04-07 |
| 35.02 ft | 2020-02-08 |
| 35 ft | 1886-03-31 |
| 34.54 ft | 1975-03-15 |
| 34.2 ft | 1946-01-10 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Fork at Saxton, KY | 7.9 mi | Whitley County |
| Cumberland River at Cumberland Falls, KY | 12.2 mi | McCreary County |
| Lynn Camp Creek at Corbin, KY | 14.8 mi | Whitley County |
| Laurel River at Municipal Dam near Corbin, KY | 15.8 mi | Laurel County |
| Cumberland River at Barbourville, KY | 17.0 mi | Knox County |
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