Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
CUMBERLAND RIVER NEAR HARLAN, KY
usgs-03401000 1400 - 7000 cfs II+(III) 01h07m 153 cfs (too low)
gauge class Probably too low for a good whitewater experience.
Reference gauge (main Cumberland) is merely an indicator of possible runnable conditions. Firsthand inspection will be necessary.
gauge graph
RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
0 -1400 cfs extremely Low-barely Low II+(III) gauge is important or has warning Probably too low for a good whitewater experience.
1400 -7000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable II+(III) gauge is important or has warning Probably good level for whitewater boating.
7000 -15000 cfs somewhat High-somewhat High II+(III) gauge is important or has warning Probably too high for most boaters.

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