Flood-Only/High Water Forecasts to begin on the Cumberland River at Burkesville, KY on Oct 29, 2020

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Effective on October 29, 2020, the National Weather Service in Louisville will begin flood-only forecast services for the Cumberland River at Burkesville, KY at the request of Kentucky Emergency Management and Cumberland County, KY Emergency Management. Flood-only forecasts for the Cumberland River at Burkesville will be available on the National Weather Service webpage: https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?wfo=lmk&gage=brkk2 The following flood stages have been established at Burkesville, KY: Action: 43 ft Minor: 46 ft Moderate: 55 ft Major: 64 ft Forecasts for the Cumberland River at Burkesville will be issued when water levels are expected to exceed the Action Stage level of 43 feet, and Flood Warnings will be issued when water levels are expected to reach or exceed the Minor Flood Stage level of 46 feet. If you have any questions or comments on this new service, please contact: Andrea Schoettmer, Senior Service Hydrologist National Weather Service Forecast Office 6201 Theiler Lane Louisville, KY 40229 Phone: 502-969-8842 E-Mail: andrea.schoettmer@noaa.gov