River stage
Burkesville, Cumberland River
- River level
- 27.76 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 41.77 ft
- Recent low
- 25.58 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BRKK2
- 30-day change
- +2.02 ft
- Average
- 28.31 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 56.60 ft
In brief
The Cumberland River at Burkesville, KY read 27.76 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 15.24 ft below action stage. That is 2.02 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BRKK2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56.60 ft | 2019-02-28 |
| 2 | 55.76 ft | 2010-05-03 |
| 3 | 51.15 ft | 2025-04-03 |
| 4 | 47.10 ft | 2020-03-13 |
| 5 | 46.51 ft | 2021-03-01 |
| 6 | 46.50 ft | 2009-05-08 |
| 7 | 46.30 ft | 2011-04-12 |
| 8 | 45.90 ft | 2018-03-29 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 43.00 ft
Water 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.
- 44.00 ft
Willis Creek Rd, Irish Bottom Rd and Old Galloway Rd flood.
- 46.00 ft
Whetstone Rd and Meadows of the Cumberland Rd flood. Water approaches houses near Traces on the Cumberland.
- 48.00 ft
Flooding occurs on Parmley Rd, Goose Creek Rd, Reed Rd, Cabin Rd, Otter Creek Rd and Big McFarland Rd.
- 51.00 ft
Flooding 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.
- 55.00 ft
Flooding occurs on Capps Rd and Rocky Branch Rd in Burkesville. Houses are flooded on Rocky Branch Rd, Scotts Ferry Rd and Garman Ferry Rd.
- 58.00 ft
Ivan 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.
- 60.00 ft
The bridge over Crocus Creek on Lawson's Bottom Rd floods cutting off tranportation over portions of Cumberland County.
- 64.00 ft
Numerous 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.
- 69.00 ft
Numerous 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cumberland River flooding at Burkesville?
No. The Cumberland River at Burkesville is at 27.76 ft, 15.24 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Burkesville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 43 ft, minor flooding 46 ft, moderate flooding 55 ft and major flooding 64 ft.
What is the highest the Cumberland River has been at Burkesville?
The highest crest on record is 56.6 ft, on 2019-02-28.
Is the Cumberland River high or low right now at Burkesville?
At 27.76 ft it is higher than 47% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BRKK2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03414100). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.