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Flood Warning

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Cumberland, KY; Monroe, KY

Status In Progress Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
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Severity Severe
Urgency Immediate
Certainty Observed

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...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Kentucky...
Cumberland River At Burkesville affecting Cumberland and Monroe Counties.
.Heavy rain from the past few days has caused the river to rise.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Cumberland River at Burkesville.
* WHEN...Until late tonight.
* IMPACTS...At 48.0 feet, Flooding occurs on Parmley Rd, Goose Creek Rd, Reed Rd, Cabin Rd, Otter Creek Rd and Big McFarland Rd. At 51.0 feet, 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 50.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 42.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:15 AM CDT Sunday was 50.2 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 53.3 feet this evening. It will fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 46.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 51.2 feet on 04/03/2025. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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