Cumberland River At Cumberland Falls, Ky Realtime Data
CUMBERLAND RIVER AT CUMBERLAND FALLS, KY
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
3,450
Discharge (cfs)
3.2
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 03404500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2,770 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.15 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 1,592 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
Notable dams along the river include Wolf Creek Dam and Lake Cumberland Reservoir. Seasonal trends in flow include higher levels in the spring due to snowmelt and rain, and lower levels in the summer and fall. Interestingly, the river is known for its "moonbow," a rare phenomenon that occurs at night during a full moon when the mist from the falls creates a rainbow-like effect.
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 835.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.15 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2770.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 319% |
| Year Over Year Average | 1,080 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 42,000 cfs |
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