River stage
Cumberland River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 22 of 22
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 22 of 22 gauges on the Cumberland River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Cumberland River levels, gauge by gauge
The Cumberland River is measured at 22 gauges across Kentucky, Tennessee. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Barbourville | 1.93 ft | normal, rising |
| Barkley Lake Pool | 354.71 ft | no flood stage set |
| Barkley Lake Tailwater | 303.20 ft | no flood stage set |
| Burkesville | 27.76 ft | normal, steady |
| Cumberland Falls | 1.83 ft | no flood stage set |
| Lake Cumberland | 695.15 ft | normal, steady |
| Loyall | 2.35 ft | no flood stage set |
| Pineville | 976.98 ft | normal, steady |
| Williamsburg | 3.40 ft | normal, rising |
| Ashland City | 17.62 ft | normal, rising |
| Bordeaux | 15.49 ft | normal, rising |
| Carthage | 7.57 ft | normal, steady |
| Celina | 14.35 ft | normal, falling |
| Clarksville | 24.32 ft | normal, steady |
| Dover | 54.59 ft | normal, steady |
| Edenwold | 16.45 ft | normal, falling |
| Hermitage | 18.60 ft | normal, steady |
| Hunters Point | 44.65 ft | normal, steady |
| Nashville | 17.01 ft | normal, rising |
| Old Hickory Dam | — | reports flow only (6.20 kcfs) |
| Omohundro | 19.21 ft | normal, rising |
| Penitentiary Branch in Jackson County | 14.30 ft | below flood stage |
Recent levels on the Cumberland River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Barbourville, KY, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Barren River 2 gauges
- Mill Creek (TN) 3 gauges
- Red River (KY, TN) 2 gauges
- Green River (KY) 13 gauges
- Harpeth River 5 gauges
- Rough River 3 gauges
- Duck River 6 gauges
- Tennessee River 24 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cumberland River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 22 reporting gauges on the Cumberland River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Cumberland River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Barbourville is at 1.93 ft; Burkesville is at 27.76 ft; Lake Cumberland is at 695.15 ft; Pineville is at 976.98 ft.
Where is the Cumberland River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 22 gauges on the Cumberland River across Kentucky, Tennessee.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.