Is the South Fork Cumberland River flooding?
The South Fork Cumberland River is tracked by 2 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 South Fork Cumberland River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 2 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 South Fork Cumberland River near Stearns, KY. The highest level ever recorded there was 52.90 ft in March 1929. Peak records there go back to 1929 (69 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.22 ft, 51.7 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Cumberland River near Yamacraw, KY | No current data | — | — | — |
| South Fork Cumberland River near Stearns, KY | No flood stage defined | 1.22 ft | — |