River stage
Williamsburg, Cumberland River
- River level
- 3.40 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.25 ft
- Recent high
- 9.14 ft
- Recent low
- 2.80 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WLBK2
- 30-day change
- +0.29 ft
- Average
- 4.17 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 35.03 ft
In brief
The Cumberland River at Williamsburg, KY read 3.40 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 13.60 ft below action stage. That is 0.29 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WLBK2
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35.03 ft | 1977-04-07 |
| 2 | 35.02 ft | 2020-02-08 |
| 3 | 35.00 ft | 1886-03-31 |
| 4 | 34.54 ft | 1975-03-15 |
| 5 | 34.20 ft | 1946-01-10 |
| 6 | 33.78 ft | 1957-01-31 |
| 7 | 32.70 ft | 1929-03-25 |
| 8 | 31.96 ft | 1994-02-13 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
Flooding threatens low lying roads and structures.
- 25.00 ft
Low lying areas along George Hayes Road flood.
- 31.00 ft
Flooding threatens many homes and businesses. Roads begin to flood, severing evacuation routes. Major flooding threatens downtown area.
- 35.03 ft
Flooding will exceed the highest flood on record.
- 36.00 ft
Overtopping or failure of levee and floodwall is possible.
- 37.00 ft
Floodwall is threatened. Full evacuation of the Williamsburg downtown area is necessary.
- 39.40 ft
The levee and floodwall will begin to overtop.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cumberland River flooding at Williamsburg?
No. The Cumberland River at Williamsburg is at 3.4 ft, 13.6 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Williamsburg?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 17 ft, minor flooding 21 ft, moderate flooding 27.5 ft and major flooding 32 ft.
What is the highest the Cumberland River has been at Williamsburg?
The highest crest on record is 35.03 ft, on 1977-04-07.
Is the Cumberland River high or low right now at Williamsburg?
At 3.4 ft it is higher than 34% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WLBK2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03404000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.