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Cumberland River at Pineville
Critical Stages
995' - Action
1002' - Flood
1010' - Moderate
1019' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:30 AM EST 12/14/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 977.37 ft
Flow: 0.584 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/14 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 7 PM 12/14 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 1 AM 12/15 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 7 AM 12/15 | 977.2 | 0.479 |
| 1 PM 12/15 | 977.2 | 0.479 |
| 7 PM 12/15 | 977.2 | 0.479 |
| 1 AM 12/16 | 977.1 | 0.427 |
| 7 AM 12/16 | 977.1 | 0.427 |
| 1 PM 12/16 | 977.1 | 0.427 |
| 7 PM 12/16 | 977.1 | 0.427 |
| 1 AM 12/17 | 977 | 0.38 |
| 7 AM 12/17 | 977 | 0.38 |
| 1 PM 12/17 | 977 | 0.38 |
| 7 PM 12/17 | 977.1 | 0.427 |
| 1 AM 12/18 | 977.1 | 0.427 |
| 7 AM 12/18 | 977.2 | 0.479 |
| 1 PM 12/18 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 7 PM 12/18 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 1 AM 12/19 | 977.4 | 0.605 |
| 7 AM 12/19 | 977.4 | 0.605 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM 12/14 | 977.29 | 0.533 |
| 10:15 AM 12/14 | 977.29 | 0.533 |
| 10:00 AM 12/14 | 977.28 | 0.526 |
| 9:45 AM 12/14 | 977.31 | 0.545 |
| 9:30 AM 12/14 | 977.37 | 0.584 |
| 9:15 AM 12/14 | 977.31 | 0.545 |
| 9:00 AM 12/14 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 8:45 AM 12/14 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 8:30 AM 12/14 | 977.32 | 0.552 |
| 8:15 AM 12/14 | 977.29 | 0.533 |
| 8:00 AM 12/14 | 977.29 | 0.533 |
| 7:45 AM 12/14 | 977.32 | 0.552 |
| 7:30 AM 12/14 | 977.37 | 0.584 |
| 7:15 AM 12/14 | 977.37 | 0.584 |
| 7:00 AM 12/14 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 6:45 AM 12/14 | 977.36 | 0.578 |
| 6:30 AM 12/14 | 977.34 | 0.564 |
| 6:15 AM 12/14 | 977.35 | 0.571 |
| 6:00 AM 12/14 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 5:45 AM 12/14 | 977.32 | 0.552 |
| 5:30 AM 12/14 | 977.27 | 0.52 |
| 5:15 AM 12/14 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 5:00 AM 12/14 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 4:45 AM 12/14 | 977.31 | 0.545 |
| 4:30 AM 12/14 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 4:15 AM 12/14 | 977.32 | 0.552 |
| 4:00 AM 12/14 | 977.28 | 0.526 |
| 3:45 AM 12/14 | 977.32 | 0.552 |
| 3:30 AM 12/14 | 977.3 | 0.539 |
| 3:15 AM 12/14 | 977.36 | 0.578 |
1033' -
Water will overtop the floodwall. Evacuation of the Pineville central business district is necessary.
1023.5' -
US 25 E floods.
1021.8' -
Flooding will exceed the highest flood of record.
1019' -
Protected areas of town and Highway 25 E flood. Floodgates are closed.
1018.2' -
Homes begin flooding along Fourmile Road.
1016.3' -
Stewart Branch Road and homes along Highway 25 E begin flooding.
1014.6' -
Structures begin flooding along Straight Creek.
1013' -
Flooding threatens US 25 E, Stewart branch Road and Wallsend.
1012' -
Structures begin flooding along Dorton Branch.
1006.4' -
Fourmile Road floods.
1005.7' -
Dorton Branch Road floods.
1005' -
KY Route 66 north of Straight Creek bridge floods.
1002' -
Low lying roads flood, including portions of Straight Creek, Dorton Branch, and Fourmile Road.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1977 | 1021.8 |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 1019.06 |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 1017.32 |
| Feb 16, 2025 | 1014.56 |
| Feb 11, 1994 | 1013.67 |
| Mar 5, 2015 | 1013.52 |
| Mar 29, 2021 | 1013.33 |
| May 8, 1984 | 1013.3 |
| Feb 16, 2003 | 1013.22 |
| Apr 19, 1998 | 1012.69 |
| Dec 3, 1991 | 1012.12 |
| Jun 16, 1989 | 1010.2 |
| Dec 1, 1996 | 1009.09 |
| Jan 1, 1967 | 1008.9 |
| Mar 4, 1997 | 1008.7 |
| Mar 24, 1993 | 1008.66 |
| Apr 24, 2017 | 1007.45 |
| Mar 28, 1994 | 1006.9 |
| Mar 23, 1991 | 1006.6 |
| Apr 13, 2020 | 1006.49 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
