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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Ohio River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Cumberland River at Celina are issued routinely year-round.
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Downstream Gauge Downstream Gauge - at Carthage
Zoom Level:16
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 50
Moderate Flood Stage: 45
Flood Stage: 40
Action Stage: 30
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 59.20 ft on 03/01/1826
(2) 57.30 ft on 02/01/1918
(3) 57.25 ft on 12/29/1926
(4) 54.80 ft on 03/27/1929
(5) 54.50 ft on 03/01/1902
(6) 54.09 ft on 01/12/1946
(7) 53.83 ft on 01/23/1937
(8) 52.46 ft on 02/05/1950
(9) 52.02 ft on 01/02/1943
(10) 52.01 ft on 02/17/1948
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 22.35 ft on 05/06/2017
(2) 25.58 ft on 02/17/2016
(3) 26.17 ft on 04/16/2015
(4) 24.33 ft on 02/05/2014
(5) 25.50 ft on 04/28/2013
(6) 37.62 ft on 05/03/2010
(7) 19.66 ft on 01/23/2006
(8) 25.50 ft on 12/01/2004
(9) 23.80 ft on 05/07/2003
(10) 26.30 ft on 02/23/2003
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 2.20 ft on 09/02/1925
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53 Significant flooding continues to impact the Cumberland River and the adjacent tributaries across Clay County. Numerous residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures are impacted in and around Celina, and many primary roads are affected by flood waters. This includes Hwy 53 near Mill Creek, and Hwy 52 west of Celina. Water approaches portions of Hwy 53 east of Celina near the Moody Boat Ramp, and may impact travel at higher levels.
50 Significant flooding is occurring along the river and the adjacent tributaries, with numerous residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures impacted across Clay County. Locations include areas north and east of Lake Ave and west of Williamson St in Celina, the Dale Hollow Dam Campground, Clay County High School, Induistrial Dr, Moss Arcot Rd, properties in Weaver Bottom, portions of Hwy 53 near Mill Creek, and farm structures on Old Watson Rd.
48 Widespread flooding continues to affect numerous properties and structures along the river and in areas around Celina. Impacted locations include areas north and east of Lake Ave, areas west of Mitchell St, the Dale Hollow Dam Campground, and homes on Inudstrial Dr. Floodwaters have reached the high school building, portions of Moss Arcot Rd, properties in Weaver Bottom, and are approaching portions of Hwy 53 near Mill Creek and farm structures on Old Watson Rd.
45 Widespread flooding along the river and the adjacent tributaries is occurring, with many agricultural, residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures impacted. In Celina, locations north and east of Lake Ave, and west of Mitchell St are impacted, as well as most of the Dale Hollow Dam Campground, and properties and structures on Industrial Dr. Water approaches the high school building, portions of Moss Arcot Rd, and properties on River Bend Dr in Weaver Bottom.
43 Agricultural areas and other properties along the river, as well as the adjacent tributaries are flooded. In Celina, residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures close to the Obey and Cumberland Rivers are impacted, espcially areas north and east of Lake Ave, and west of Mitchell St. Many roads that access these areas are impassable. Water approaches properties on Industrial Dr, and begins to impact the Dale Hollow Dam Campground.
40 Flooding begins in and around Celina, affecting homes and properties on West Lake Rd, Clark Cir, Breyer St, Cumberland Dr, Waterview Dr, Waterview Ln, Waste Water Rd, River Dr, Yale Dr, the Riverside neighborhood, River Rd, and Ross Boles Rd. Water approaches the County Circuit Court building, the County Road Commission office, and properties on Spring St and River Ave.
33 Water begins to impact low lying areas along the river and the adjacent tributaries, including Kettle Creek, Proctor Creek, Obey River, Knob Creek, and Mill Creek. Water approaches the atheltic fields at Clay County High School, the Clay County Park, and properties along Breyer St and Waste Water Rd.
30 Water begins to impact low lying areas along the river and the adjacent tributaries, including Kettle Creek, Proctor Creek, Obey River, Knob Creek, and Mill Creek. Water approaches the atheltic fields at Clay County High School, the Clay County Park, and properties along Breyer St and Waste Water Rd.
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