RIVER GAUGE · CUMBERLAND RIVER
Cumberland River at Baxter
Harlan County, Kentucky
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Action13 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 34.2 ft
Most of the valley floods. Flooding will exceed the highest flood on record.
- 26.5 ft
Homes begin to flood.
- 25 ft
The old water plant building is flooded.
- 20 ft
Several local roads are closed.
- 18 ft
Street flooding begins. Kentucky Avenue is flooded.
- 16 ft
Low lying areas flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1977 | 34.2 ft | — |
| Mar 12, 1963 | 29.2 ft | — |
| Dec 30, 1969 | 28.5 ft | — |
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