Cumberland River at Barbourville
Critical Stages
21.5' - Action
27' - Flood
33' - Moderate
38' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 3:30 PM EST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.99 ft
Flow: 0.921 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 PM 12/6 | 3.1 | 1.02 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 3.1 | 1.02 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 3.1 | 1.02 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 3.1 | 1.02 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 3.1 | 1.02 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 3.1 | 1.02 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 3.1 | 1.02 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 3.1 | 1.02 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 1 PM 12/9 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 7 PM 12/9 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 1 AM 12/10 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 7 AM 12/10 | 2.9 | 0.847 |
| 1 PM 12/10 | 2.9 | 0.847 |
| 7 PM 12/10 | 2.8 | 0.769 |
| 1 AM 12/11 | 2.8 | 0.769 |
| 7 AM 12/11 | 2.7 | 0.695 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 3:30 PM 12/6 | 2.99 | 0.921 |
| 3:15 PM 12/6 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 3:00 PM 12/6 | 2.99 | 0.921 |
| 2:45 PM 12/6 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 2:30 PM 12/6 | 3.01 | 0.938 |
| 2:15 PM 12/6 | 3.02 | 0.947 |
| 2:00 PM 12/6 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 1:45 PM 12/6 | 3.01 | 0.938 |
| 1:30 PM 12/6 | 3.01 | 0.938 |
| 1:15 PM 12/6 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 1:00 PM 12/6 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 12:45 PM 12/6 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 12:30 PM 12/6 | 3.01 | 0.938 |
| 12:15 PM 12/6 | 2.98 | 0.913 |
| 12:00 PM 12/6 | 2.99 | 0.921 |
| 11:45 AM 12/6 | 3.01 | 0.938 |
| 11:30 AM 12/6 | 3.02 | 0.947 |
| 11:15 AM 12/6 | 3.01 | 0.938 |
| 11:00 AM 12/6 | 3.01 | 0.938 |
| 10:45 AM 12/6 | 3 | 0.93 |
| 10:30 AM 12/6 | 3.02 | 0.947 |
| 10:15 AM 12/6 | 3.02 | 0.947 |
| 10:00 AM 12/6 | 3.03 | 0.956 |
| 9:45 AM 12/6 | 3.01 | 0.938 |
| 9:30 AM 12/6 | 3.03 | 0.956 |
| 9:15 AM 12/6 | 3.03 | 0.956 |
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | 3.03 | 0.956 |
| 8:45 AM 12/6 | 3.01 | 0.938 |
| 8:30 AM 12/6 | 3.01 | 0.938 |
| 8:15 AM 12/6 | 3.02 | 0.947 |
50' -
Overtopping or failure of floodwall is expected. Full evacuation of Barbourville is necessary.
45.91' -
Flooding will exceed the highest flood on record. Homes and businesses must be evacuated.
40.29' -
Closing of flood gates begins.
40' -
Major flood threatens the protected area of Barbourville. US 25 E floods on both sides of the city.
39.6' -
KY 11 floods.
39.4' -
Homes on Miller Road and Boone Heights begin flooding.
38.5' -
Homes begin flooding in Apple Grove, Sharp Gap and Smokey.
36.6' -
Roads begin flooding in Heidrick. Homes begin flooding on South Main Street.
34' -
Flooding threatens homes and businesses in unprotected areas.
30' -
Manchester Street and Miller Road east of US 25 E flood.
27' -
Low lying roads flood. Manchester street floods.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 1977 | 45.91 |
| Jan 1, 1946 | 42.8 |
| Nov 29, 1973 | 42.65 |
| Jan 1, 1970 | 42.3 |
| Jan 30, 1957 | 42.15 |
| Mar 14, 1975 | 41.6 |
| Mar 13, 1963 | 41.43 |
| May 8, 1984 | 40.83 |
| Feb 2, 1951 | 40.25 |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 40.01 |
| Mar 17, 1973 | 39.31 |
| Mar 1, 1929 | 39.2 |
| Mar 21, 2002 | 38.72 |
| Feb 1, 1939 | 38.5 |
| Jan 12, 1974 | 38.26 |
| Mar 7, 1967 | 38.22 |
| Feb 17, 2025 | 38.07 |
| Dec 11, 1972 | 38.04 |
| Feb 12, 2018 | 37.51 |
| Feb 2, 1950 | 37.34 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
