Major Flood
32 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
27.5 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
39.4 ft
The levee and floodwall will begin to overtop.
37 ft
Floodwall is threatened. Full evacuation of the Williamsburg downtown area is necessary.
36 ft
Overtopping or failure of levee and floodwall is possible.
35.03 ft
Flooding will exceed the highest flood on record.
31 ft
Flooding threatens many homes and businesses. Roads begin to flood, severing evacuation routes. Major flooding threatens downtown area.
25 ft
Low lying areas along George Hayes Road flood.
21 ft
Flooding threatens low lying roads and structures.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 1977 | 35.03 ft | 46,600 cfs |
| Feb 8, 2020 | 35.02 ft | 45,449 cfs |
| Mar 30, 1886 | 35 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WLBK2
River
Cumberland River
County
Whitley, KY
Coordinates
36.7433°N, 84.1561°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cumberland River at Williamsburg?
The Cumberland River at Williamsburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03404000) 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 Williamsburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cumberland River at Williamsburg is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27.5 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cumberland River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cumberland River at Williamsburg to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Cumberland River at Williamsburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Whitley County, Kentucky at coordinates 36.7433°N, 84.1561°W. USGS site number: 03404000. 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