Is the Cumberland River flooding?
The Cumberland River is tracked by 8 USGS streamgauges in Kentucky. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Cumberland River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 8 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kentucky river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Cumberland River near Rowena, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 69.50 ft in March 1826. Peak records there go back to 1826 (54 annual peaks).
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River at Pine St Br at Pineville, KY | No flooding | 6.55 ft | 1002 ft | |
| Cumberland River at Barbourville, KY | No flooding | 1.39 ft | 27 ft | |
| Cumberland River at Williamsburg, KY | No flooding | 2.93 ft | 21 ft | |
| Cumberland River at Burkesville, KY | No flooding | 28.64 ft | 46 ft | |
| Cumberland River near Rowena, KY | No current data | — | — | — |
| Cumberland River near Harlan, KY | No flood stage defined | 1.84 ft | — | |
| Cumberland River at Cumberland Falls, KY | No flood stage defined | 1.54 ft | — | |
| Cumberland River at Long Bottom near Rowena, KY | No flood stage defined | 7.76 ft | — |
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.