River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PVLK2
In brief
The Cumberland River at Pineville, KY read 976.98 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 18.02 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PVLK2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1021.80 ft | 1977-04-05 |
| 2 | 1019.06 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 3 | 1017.32 ft | 2002-03-18 |
| 4 | 1014.56 ft | 2025-02-16 |
| 5 | 1013.67 ft | 1994-02-11 |
| 6 | 1013.52 ft | 2015-03-05 |
| 7 | 1013.33 ft | 2021-03-29 |
| 8 | 1013.30 ft | 1984-05-08 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Low lying roads flood, including portions of Straight Creek, Dorton Branch, and Fourmile Road.
KY Route 66 north of Straight Creek bridge floods.
Dorton Branch Road floods.
Fourmile Road floods.
Structures begin flooding along Dorton Branch.
Flooding threatens US 25 E, Stewart branch Road and Wallsend.
Structures begin flooding along Straight Creek.
Stewart Branch Road and homes along Highway 25 E begin flooding.
Homes begin flooding along Fourmile Road.
Protected areas of town and Highway 25 E flood. Floodgates are closed.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Cumberland River at Pineville is at 976.98 ft, 18.02 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 995 ft, minor flooding 1002 ft, moderate flooding 1010 ft and major flooding 1019 ft.
The highest crest on record is 1021.8 ft, on 1977-04-05.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PVLK2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03402900). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.