Major Flood
64 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
55 ft
Minor Flood
46 ft
Action Stage
43 ft
What Floods at Each Level
74 ft
Numerous structures and primary roads are impacted across Cumberland and southeast Monroe Counties. Celina Rd just south of Burkesville is flooded. Flooding in Burkesville extends from the river to north of Main St. Most of Dougantown is flooded.
69 ft
Numerous roads, homes, and businesses along the river are flooded. In Burkesville, multiple structures are flooded between the river and Main St. Much of Dougantown is flooded.
64 ft
Numerous homes and businesses are flooded in Cumberland and southeast Monroe Counties. In Burkesville, multiple buildings are flooded on Keen St as well as baseball diamonds and fields of Salem Park.
60 ft
The bridge over Crocus Creek on Lawson's Bottom Rd floods cutting off tranportation over portions of Cumberland County.
58 ft
Ivan Coe Rd and River Breeze Rd are flooded. Houses are flooded on Crocus Bluff Rd, River Brook Tr, Turkey Neck Bnd and Eden Sprouls Rd.
55 ft
Flooding occurs on Capps Rd and Rocky Branch Rd in Burkesville. Houses are flooded on Rocky Branch Rd, Scotts Ferry Rd and Garman Ferry Rd.
51 ft
Flooding in the Burkesville area begins including flooding of Garman Ferry Rd, Scotts Ferry Rd and Cumberland Dr. Flood waters approach multiple properties near Traces on the Cumberland.
48 ft
Flooding occurs on Parmley Rd, Goose Creek Rd, Reed Rd, Cabin Rd, Otter Creek Rd and Big McFarland Rd.
46 ft
Whetstone Rd and Meadows of the Cumberland Rd flood. Water approaches houses near Traces on the Cumberland.
44 ft
Willis Creek Rd, Irish Bottom Rd and Old Galloway Rd flood.
43 ft
Water approaches low lying areas along the river and tributaries such as John Lee Fox Lane, Cloyd williams Rd, Cloyds Landing Docl and Eva Young Rd.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2019 | 56.6 ft | 59,100 cfs |
| May 3, 2010 | 55.76 ft | — |
| Apr 3, 2025 | 51.15 ft | 47,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRKK2
River
Cumberland River
County
Cumberland, KY
Coordinates
36.7867°N, 85.3653°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cumberland River at Burkesville?
The Cumberland River at Burkesville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03414100) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cumberland River at Burkesville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cumberland River at Burkesville is 46 feet. Action stage begins at 43 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 55 feet, and major flooding at 64 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cumberland River rises?
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Where is the Cumberland River at Burkesville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cumberland County, Kentucky at coordinates 36.7867°N, 85.3653°W. USGS site number: 03414100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.