RIVER GAUGE · CUMBERLAND RIVER
Cumberland River at Lake Cumberland
Russell County, Kentucky
Water level699.79 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action730 ft
Minor flood760 ft
Moderate flood760 ft
Major flood760 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 760 ft
Top of flood control pool.
- 740 ft
Top of power pool, spillway crest elevation.
- 723 ft
Summer pool.
- 690 ft
Winter pool.
- 673 ft
Bottom of power pool.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2019 | 756.52 ft | — |
| May 13, 1984 | 751.69 ft | — |
| Feb 28, 1994 | 751.42 ft | — |
More on Cumberland River
UpstreamLynn Camp Creek at Corbin ↗
DownstreamCumberland River at Burkesville
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