Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.88 ft
Flooding will exceed the highest flood on record. Downtown streets and the approach of KY 2179 bridge flood.
14 ft
Low lying private yards are flooded.
13.5 ft
Water begins affecting some low lying businesses.
12 ft
Low lying areas flood. A parking lot of a business floods.
11 ft
River is at bankfull.
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 4, 1977 | 15.88 ft | 10,700 cfs |
| Dec 29, 1969 | 14.64 ft | 8,560 cfs |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 12.63 ft | 8,850 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CMBK2
River
Poor Fork Cumberland River
County
Harlan, KY
Coordinates
36.9739°N, 82.9931°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Poor Fork Cumberland River at Cumberland?
The Poor Fork Cumberland River at Cumberland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03400500) 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 Poor Fork Cumberland River at Cumberland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Poor Fork Cumberland River at Cumberland is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Poor Fork Cumberland River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Poor Fork Cumberland River at Cumberland 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 Poor Fork Cumberland River at Cumberland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Harlan County, Kentucky at coordinates 36.9739°N, 82.9931°W. USGS site number: 03400500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Cumberland River at Baxter
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey