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Cumberland River at Celina Stage (ft)Flow (kcfs)Observed: 12.44 ft at 3:30PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 12.48 ft at 4:00PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 12.52 ft at 4:30PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 12.55 ft at 5:00PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 12.6 ft at 5:30PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 12.64 ft at 6:00PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 12.68 ft at 6:30PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 12.73 ft at 7:00PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 12.81 ft at 7:30PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 12.95 ft at 8:00PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 13.07 ft at 8:30PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 13.17 ft at 9:00PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 13.2 ft at 9:30PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 13.3 ft at 10:00PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 13.31 ft at 10:30PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 13.28 ft at 11:00PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 13.26 ft at 11:30PM Jan 24, 2023Observed: 13.22 ft at 12:00AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.18 ft at 12:30AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.14 ft at 1:00AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.12 ft at 1:30AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.11 ft at 2:00AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.11 ft at 2:30AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.13 ft at 3:00AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.13 ft at 3:30AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.14 ft at 4:00AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.12 ft at 4:30AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.11 ft at 5:00AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.09 ft at 5:30AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.09 ft at 6:00AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.08 ft at 6:30AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.09 ft at 7:00AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.11 ft at 7:30AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.19 ft at 8:00AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.26 ft at 8:30AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.33 ft at 9:00AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.38 ft at 9:30AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.4 ft at 10:00AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.4 ft at 10:30AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.38 ft at 11:00AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.31 ft at 11:30AM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.23 ft at 12:00PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.18 ft at 12:30PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.12 ft at 1:00PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.05 ft at 1:30PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.02 ft at 2:00PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13 ft at 2:30PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 12.96 ft at 3:00PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 12.94 ft at 3:30PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 12.93 ft at 4:00PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 12.93 ft at 4:30PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 12.92 ft at 5:00PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 12.92 ft at 5:30PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 12.99 ft at 6:00PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.1 ft at 6:30PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.21 ft at 7:00PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.32 ft at 7:30PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.41 ft at 8:00PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.47 ft at 8:30PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.49 ft at 9:00PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.51 ft at 9:30PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.46 ft at 10:00PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.35 ft at 10:30PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.28 ft at 11:00PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 13.07 ft at 11:30PM Jan 25, 2023Observed: 12.94 ft at 12:00AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.82 ft at 12:30AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.7 ft at 1:00AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.6 ft at 1:30AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.54 ft at 2:00AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.47 ft at 2:30AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.47 ft at 3:00AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.48 ft at 3:30AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.51 ft at 4:00AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.54 ft at 4:30AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.57 ft at 5:00AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.58 ft at 5:30AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.6 ft at 6:00AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.62 ft at 6:30AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.65 ft at 7:00AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.67 ft at 7:30AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.81 ft at 8:00AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 12.94 ft at 8:30AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.06 ft at 9:00AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.15 ft at 9:30AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.22 ft at 10:00AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.27 ft at 10:30AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.29 ft at 11:00AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.28 ft at 11:30AM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.26 ft at 12:00PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.25 ft at 12:30PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.23 ft at 1:00PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.23 ft at 1:30PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.25 ft at 2:00PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.29 ft at 2:30PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.34 ft at 3:00PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.38 ft at 3:30PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.41 ft at 4:00PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.44 ft at 4:30PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.45 ft at 5:00PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.51 ft at 5:30PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.6 ft at 6:00PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.73 ft at 6:30PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.87 ft at 7:00PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.99 ft at 7:30PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 14.09 ft at 8:00PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 14.15 ft at 8:30PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 14.2 ft at 9:00PM Jan 26, 2023Highest Observation: 14.22 ft at 9:30PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 14.18 ft at 10:00PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 14.07 ft at 10:30PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.93 ft at 11:00PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.8 ft at 11:30PM Jan 26, 2023Observed: 13.67 ft at 12:00AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.61 ft at 12:30AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.44 ft at 1:00AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.33 ft at 1:30AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.25 ft at 2:00AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.19 ft at 2:30AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.15 ft at 3:00AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.13 ft at 3:30AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.14 ft at 4:00AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.15 ft at 4:30AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.14 ft at 5:00AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.14 ft at 5:30AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.15 ft at 6:00AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.15 ft at 6:30AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.18 ft at 7:00AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.23 ft at 7:30AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.34 ft at 8:00AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.42 ft at 8:30AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.45 ft at 9:00AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.52 ft at 9:30AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.56 ft at 10:00AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.57 ft at 10:30AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.56 ft at 11:00AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.52 ft at 11:30AM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.46 ft at 12:00PM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.4 ft at 12:30PM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.36 ft at 1:00PM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.31 ft at 1:30PM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.3 ft at 2:00PM Jan 27, 2023Observed: 13.28 ft at 2:30PM Jan 27, 2023Forecast: 13.2 ft 6:00PM Jan 27, 2023Highest Forecast: 13.4 ft 12:00AM Jan 28, 2023Forecast: 12.7 ft 6:00AM Jan 28, 2023Forecast: 12.6 ft 12:00PM Jan 28, 2023Forecast: 13.2 ft 6:00PM Jan 28, 2023Highest Forecast: 13.4 ft 12:00AM Jan 29, 2023Forecast: 12.3 ft 6:00AM Jan 29, 2023Forecast: 11.9 ft 12:00PM Jan 29, 2023Forecast: 12 ft 6:00PM Jan 29, 2023Forecast: 12.3 ft 12:00AM Jan 30, 2023Forecast: 12.1 ft 6:00AM Jan 30, 2023Forecast: 12.1 ft 12:00PM Jan 30, 2023Forecast: 11.9 ft 6:00PM Jan 30, 2023Forecast: 12 ft 12:00AM Jan 31, 2023Forecast: 12.2 ft 6:00AM Jan 31, 2023Forecast: 12.8 ft 12:00PM Jan 31, 2023Forecast: 12.7 ft 6:00PM Jan 31, 2023Forecast: 12.9 ft 12:00AM Feb 01, 2023Forecast: 12.3 ft 6:00AM Feb 01, 2023USGS--Water Resources of the United StatesCLAT1(plotting HGIRG) Graph Created (3:16PM Jan 27, 2023)ObservedForecast (issued 8:58AM Jan 27)Latest observed value: 13.28 ft at 2:30 PM CST 27-Jan-2023. Flood Stage is 40 ft
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NOTE: Forecasts for the Cumberland River at Celina are issued routinely year-round.

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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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Latitude: 36.554167° N, Longitude: 85.514444° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage
Reference Frame		 Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses
NWS stage 0 ft 40 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum Elevation
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NAVD88 Not Available Not Available Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 489 ft 529 ft Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other Not Available Not Available  

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