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

Severe Thunderstorm Threat From the Central Plains to the Northeast; Extreme HeatRisk for the East Coast

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible from the central Plains to the Northeast through this evening. Widespread damaging winds are the primary threat but hail and a tornado or two is also possible. Extremely dangerous heat continues across the Eastern U.S. Warm overnight low temperatures will provide little to no relief. 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