Cumberland River at Barbourville
Knox County, Kentucky
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 50 ft
Overtopping or failure of floodwall is expected. Full evacuation of Barbourville is necessary.
- 45.91 ft
Flooding will exceed the highest flood on record. Homes and businesses must be evacuated.
- 40.29 ft
Closing of flood gates begins.
- 40 ft
Major flood threatens the protected area of Barbourville. US 25 E floods on both sides of the city.
- 39.6 ft
KY 11 floods.
- 39.4 ft
Homes on Miller Road and Boone Heights begin flooding.
- 38.5 ft
Homes begin flooding in Apple Grove, Sharp Gap and Smokey.
- 36.6 ft
Roads begin flooding in Heidrick. Homes begin flooding on South Main Street.
- 34 ft
Flooding threatens homes and businesses in unprotected areas.
- 30 ft
Manchester Street and Miller Road east of US 25 E flood.
- 27 ft
Low lying roads flood. Manchester street floods.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1977 | 45.91 ft | 56,100 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1945 | 42.8 ft | — |
| Nov 28, 1973 | 42.65 ft | 49,500 cfs |
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