Cumberland River.
river in Kentucky and Tennessee, United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Cumberland River runoff flows into the Ohio River, prompting flood warnings for the Cumberland River Basin.Some support1 report
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A ship originally created in Philadelphia in 1942 is currently touring and parked in the Cumberland River, with tours held at McGregor Park in the city.Some support1 report
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The Cumberland River Compact partnered to protect the Cumberland River basin's waterways and local environment.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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The Water Authority of Wilson County is receiving untreated water from STEP systems on the Cumberland River.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
Gone quiet
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Local news in Nashville includes a drowning in the Cumberland River, John Drake's political praise, and Red Frogs expanding its presence on Broadway.Some support1 report
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The Central Hotel fire of 1878 destroyed the building, while the Cumberland River caused severe flooding in the area in 1882.Some support1 report
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A town was established on the eastern side of the Cumberland River.Some support1 report
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Fort Donelson was located on the Cumberland River, while Fort Henry was situated on the Tennessee River. Victories in this scenario signaled a dramatic shift in momentum.Some support1 report
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A property belonging to Icahn Enterprises was located on the banks of the Cumberland River.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service monitored severe drought conditions and reported on the Cumberland River's above-normal levels in Montgomery County.Some support1 report
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Around Cumberland River this week
News at the entities that move Cumberland River most-
National Weather Service OperationalNWS issued a tornado warning for Heber-Overgaard, leading to a call from Rep Blackman for Katie Hobbs to declare a state of emergency.Moves Cumberland River
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Kentucky Shared contextGovernor Beshear calls on Kentucky colleges to review policies following a case that reignited national debate on school policies.Moves Cumberland River
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Clarksville Shared contextHealth Foundation donated 230 acres of land for Heritage Park in Clarksville, adjacent to a new skatepark development.Moves Cumberland River
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Evansville Shared contextClinton Anderson, a Beloit Democrat, is running for office in a district that includes Evansville, facing Republican opponent Jordan.Moves Cumberland River
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Paducah Shared contextFederal grants are expanding Paducah's vital riverport and funding the replacement of Frankfort's historic Singing Bridge.Moves Cumberland River
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Tennessee Shared contextMarsha Blackburn is a U.S. Senator in Tennessee, while Hagerty and Bradshaw compete for the Senate seat, and Stella Parton is Dolly Parton's sister.Moves Cumberland River
Connections
The 14 strongest of 21, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ohio River Operational
Cumberland River runoff flows into the Ohio River.
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Arthur Orr Operational
Arthur Orr proposes a neutral name change for the Cumberland River.
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Barkley Dam Operational
Barkley Dam operations directly influence the flow and navigation of the Cumberland River.
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National Weather Service Operational
The National Weather Service issues flood warnings for the Cumberland River based on its observed water levels.
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Kentucky Shared context
The river is a major geographical feature whose course runs through the region of the state.
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Clarksville Shared context
Clarksville is located on the Cumberland River and has been historically affected by its flooding.
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Wolf Creek Shared context
Wolf Creek is located within the Cumberland River Basin.
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Evansville Shared context
Evansville is a location situated along the Cumberland River, which is used for navigation.
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Paducah Shared context
The Cumberland River flows upstream from the city of Paducah, establishing a geographical context.
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Tennessee Shared context
The Cumberland River is a geographical feature within Tennessee and has been observed causing flood damage there.
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Carrie Underwood Shared context
The river served as the geographical backdrop for the open-air stadium where her residency took place.
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Cookeville Shared context
Cookeville is located within the Cumberland Plateau region, which is defined by the Cumberland River.
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Hollywood Shared context
The entities share a general geographical context, as the river flows through the region.
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Nashville Shared context
The Cumberland River is a geographical feature that flows through and is near the city of Nashville.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 events- LST-325, homeported in Evansville, navigated the Cumberland River on September 23, 2026.
- Little Tikes was selected as a playground vendor, following a donation from Taylor Swift, while the Cumberland River caused flood damage in Tennessee.
- Cumberland River runoff flows into the Ohio River, prompting flood warnings for the Cumberland River Basin.
September 2026
4 events- A ship originally created in Philadelphia in 1942 is currently touring and parked in the Cumberland River, with tours held at McGregor Park in the city.
- The Water Authority of Wilson County is receiving untreated water from STEP systems on the Cumberland River.
- Barkley Lock closure causes delays on the Cumberland River, impacting river navigation.
- The Cumberland River flows through the region.
August 2026
1 eventShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
6 events- The Cumberland River Compact partnered to protect the Cumberland River basin's waterways and local environment.
- The Central Hotel fire of 1878 destroyed the building, while the Cumberland River caused severe flooding in the area in 1882.
- A town was established on the eastern side of the Cumberland River.
- Fort Donelson was located on the Cumberland River, while Fort Henry was situated on the Tennessee River. Victories in this scenario signaled a dramatic shift in momentum.
- A property belonging to Icahn Enterprises was located on the banks of the Cumberland River.
- The National Weather Service monitored severe drought conditions and reported on the Cumberland River's above-normal levels in Montgomery County.