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

Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Potential for the Plains; Coastal Low Across the mid-Atlantic

An upper trough and frontal boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms across portions of the Plains through early Monday; A few severe thunderstorms along with heavy rainfall are expected. Meanwhile, low pressure off the Southeast Coast will bring inclement weather across the mid-Atlantic coast through Monday. This system is forecast to meander off the coast then track inland early this week. Read More >

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