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Cumberland River at Celina

Critical Stages
30' - Action
40' - Flood
45' - Moderate
50' - Major

Latest Observation

Updated: 2:30 PM CST 12/6/25

Status: No Flooding

Stage: 12.75 ft

Flow: 9.15 kcfs

Forecast

TimeStage (ft)Flow (kcfs)
6 PM 12/6 12.9 9.68
12 AM 12/7 12 5.5
6 AM 12/7 11.4 2.81
12 PM 12/7 11.9 4.93
6 PM 12/7 12.4 8
12 AM 12/8 11.8 4.41
6 AM 12/8 11.3 2.5
12 PM 12/8 11.9 4.93
6 PM 12/8 12.9 9.68
12 AM 12/9 12 5.5
6 AM 12/9 11.3 2.5
12 PM 12/9 12.2 6.64
6 PM 12/9 13.5 12.1
12 AM 12/10 12.2 6.64
6 AM 12/10 11.5 3.15
12 PM 12/10 12.2 6.64
6 PM 12/10 13.5 12.1
12 AM 12/11 12.2 6.64
6 AM 12/11 11.5 3.15
TimeStage (ft)Flow (kcfs)
2:30 PM 12/6 12.75 9.15
2:00 PM 12/6 12.79 9.29
1:30 PM 12/6 12.86 9.54
1:00 PM 12/6 12.92 9.76
12:30 PM 12/6 13 10.1
12:00 PM 12/6 13.07 10.3
11:30 AM 12/6 13.15 10.6
11:00 AM 12/6 13.19 10.8
10:30 AM 12/6 13.19 10.8
10:00 AM 12/6 13.14 10.6
9:30 AM 12/6 13.05 10.2
9:00 AM 12/6 12.96 9.9
8:30 AM 12/6 12.86 9.54
8:00 AM 12/6 12.76 9.19
7:30 AM 12/6 12.63 8.74
7:00 AM 12/6 12.57 8.55
6:30 AM 12/6 12.53 8.41
6:00 AM 12/6 12.5 8.32
5:30 AM 12/6 12.46 8.19
5:00 AM 12/6 12.43 8.1
4:30 AM 12/6 12.41 8.03
4:00 AM 12/6 12.38 7.85
3:30 AM 12/6 12.36 7.71
3:00 AM 12/6 12.32 7.43
2:30 AM 12/6 12.29 7.23
2:00 AM 12/6 12.28 7.16
1:30 AM 12/6 12.3 7.29
1:00 AM 12/6 12.36 7.71
12:30 AM 12/6 12.44 8.13
12:00 AM 12/6 12.54 8.45
Hydrograph for Cumberland River at Celina
53' - Significant flooding continues to impact the Cumberland River and the adjacent tributaries across Clay County. Numerous residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures are impacted in and around Celina, and many primary roads are affected by flood waters. This includes Hwy 53 near Mill Creek, and Hwy 52 west of Celina. Water approaches portions of Hwy 53 east of Celina near the Moody Boat Ramp, and may impact travel at higher levels.
50' - Significant flooding is occurring along the river and the adjacent tributaries, with numerous residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures impacted across Clay County. Locations include areas north and east of Lake Ave and west of Williamson St in Celina, the Dale Hollow Dam Campground, Clay County High School, Induistrial Dr, Moss Arcot Rd, properties in Weaver Bottom, portions of Hwy 53 near Mill Creek, and farm structures on Old Watson Rd.
48' - Widespread flooding continues to affect numerous properties and structures along the river and in areas around Celina. Impacted locations include areas north and east of Lake Ave, areas west of Mitchell St, the Dale Hollow Dam Campground, and homes on Inudstrial Dr. Floodwaters have reached the high school building, portions of Moss Arcot Rd, properties in Weaver Bottom, and are approaching portions of Hwy 53 near Mill Creek and farm structures on Old Watson Rd.
45' - Widespread flooding along the river and the adjacent tributaries is occurring, with many agricultural, residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures impacted. In Celina, locations north and east of Lake Ave, and west of Mitchell St are impacted, as well as most of the Dale Hollow Dam Campground, and properties and structures on Industrial Dr. Water approaches the high school building, portions of Moss Arcot Rd, and properties on River Bend Dr in Weaver Bottom.
43' - Agricultural areas and other properties along the river, as well as the adjacent tributaries are flooded. In Celina, residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures close to the Obey and Cumberland Rivers are impacted, espcially areas north and east of Lake Ave, and west of Mitchell St. Many roads that access these areas are impassable. Water approaches properties on Industrial Dr, and begins to impact the Dale Hollow Dam Campground.
40' - Flooding begins in and around Celina, affecting homes and properties on West Lake Rd, Clark Cir, Breyer St, Cumberland Dr, Waterview Dr, Waterview Ln, Waste Water Rd, River Dr, Yale Dr, the Riverside neighborhood, River Rd, and Ross Boles Rd. Water approaches the County Circuit Court building, the County Road Commission office, and properties on Spring St and River Ave.
33' - Water begins to impact low lying areas along the river and the adjacent tributaries, including Kettle Creek, Proctor Creek, Obey River, Knob Creek, and Mill Creek. Water approaches the atheltic fields at Clay County High School, the Clay County Park, and properties along Breyer St and Waste Water Rd.
30' - Water begins to impact low lying areas along the river and the adjacent tributaries, including Kettle Creek, Proctor Creek, Obey River, Knob Creek, and Mill Creek. Water approaches the atheltic fields at Clay County High School, the Clay County Park, and properties along Breyer St and Waste Water Rd.
DateStage (ft)
Mar 1, 1826 59.2
Feb 1, 1918 57.3
Dec 29, 1926 57.25
Mar 27, 1929 54.8
Mar 1, 1902 54.5
Jan 12, 1946 54.09
Jan 23, 1937 53.83
Feb 5, 1950 52.46
Jan 2, 1943 52.02
Feb 17, 1948 52.01
Mar 13, 1975 38.15
May 3, 2010 37.62
May 7, 1984 35.4
Mar 6, 1989 32.65
May 19, 1983 28.32
Feb 23, 2003 26.3
Oct 17, 1990 26.22
Apr 16, 2015 26.17
Feb 17, 2016 25.58
Apr 28, 2013 25.5

Data provided by the National Weather Service.