Rivers in Kentucky
Cumberland River at Burkesville
Below flood stage
28.27ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 2:15 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 46.00 ft
- Record crest
- 56.60 ft2019
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 64.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 55.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 46.00 ft |
| Action | 43.00 ft |
- 74.00 ftNumerous 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.
- 69.00 ftNumerous 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.
- 64.00 ftNumerous 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.
- 60.00 ftThe bridge over Crocus Creek on Lawson's Bottom Rd floods cutting off tranportation over portions of Cumberland County.
- 58.00 ftIvan 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.
- 55.00 ftFlooding occurs on Capps Rd and Rocky Branch Rd in Burkesville. Houses are flooded on Rocky Branch Rd, Scotts Ferry Rd and Garman Ferry Rd.
- 51.00 ftFlooding 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.
- 48.00 ftFlooding occurs on Parmley Rd, Goose Creek Rd, Reed Rd, Cabin Rd, Otter Creek Rd and Big McFarland Rd.
- 46.00 ftWhetstone Rd and Meadows of the Cumberland Rd flood. Water approaches houses near Traces on the Cumberland.
- 44.00 ftWillis Creek Rd, Irish Bottom Rd and Old Galloway Rd flood.
- 43.00 ftWater 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.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.
Crest history
15 crests on NOAA’s list since 2008.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 28, 2019 | 56.60 ft |
| 2 | May 3, 2010 | 55.76 ft |
| 3 | April 3, 2025 | 51.15 ft |
| 4 | March 13, 2020 | 47.10 ft |
| 5 | March 1, 2021 | 46.51 ft |
| 6 | May 8, 2009 | 46.50 ft |
| 7 | April 12, 2011 | 46.30 ft |
| 8 | March 29, 2018 | 45.90 ft |
| 9 | April 16, 2015 | 45.30 ft |
| 10 | February 16, 2016 | 44.20 ft |
| 11 | February 5, 2014 | 44.00 ft |
| 12 | March 18, 2013 | 42.60 ft |
| 13 | January 23, 2012 | 42.10 ft |
| 14 | April 11, 2008 | 41.30 ft |
| 15 | April 26, 2017 | 40.90 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 3, 2025: 51.15 ft
- March 1, 2021: 46.51 ft
- March 13, 2020: 47.10 ft
- February 28, 2019: 56.60 ft
- March 29, 2018: 45.90 ft
- April 26, 2017: 40.90 ft
- February 16, 2016: 44.20 ft
- April 16, 2015: 45.30 ft
- February 5, 2014: 44.00 ft
- March 18, 2013: 42.60 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.