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. Right now, every gauge on the Cumberland River is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Kentucky river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River at Pine St Br at Pineville, KY | No flooding | 7.12 ft | 1002 ft | |
| Cumberland River at Barbourville, KY | No flooding | 2.21 ft | 27 ft | |
| Cumberland River at Williamsburg, KY | No flooding | 3.56 ft | 21 ft | |
| Cumberland River at Burkesville, KY | No flooding | 29.38 ft | 46 ft | |
| Cumberland River near Rowena, KY | No current data | — | — | — |
| Cumberland River near Harlan, KY | No flood stage defined | 2.15 ft | — | |
| Cumberland River at Cumberland Falls, KY | No flood stage defined | 1.91 ft | — | |
| Cumberland River at Long Bottom near Rowena, KY | No flood stage defined | 10.74 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.