Pineville, Kentucky
18 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1886 and the latest in 1977. It stands in the Pineville census division. It lies in ZIP code area 40977. It stands on Straight Creek. The Survey maps it on the Pineville quadrangle. 1,678 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,014 feet above sea level.
On record in Pineville
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register 1 record
Surveyed buildings and structures 2 records
- Kentucky Route 2014 Bridge, Spanning Cumberland River on Kentucky Route 2014, Pinevillefederal building survey, 12 photographs
- Pine Street Bridge, Pine Street (State Route 66), spanning Cumberland River, Pinevillefederal building survey, 12 photographs
Population over time
2 figuresPineville fell from 1,732 to 1,678 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,732 | |
| 2020 | 1,678 | -54 (-3%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
11 surveys from 18 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1886 USGS Cumberland Gap quadrangle1:125000
- 1888 USGS Cumberland Gap quadrangle1:125000
- 1891 USGS Cumberland Gap quadrangle1:125000, 7 printings
- 1903 USGS Pineville quadrangle1:48000
- 1954 USGS Pineville quadrangle1:24000, 2 printings
- 1955 USGS Johnson City quadrangle1:250000
- 1957 USGS Johnson City quadrangle1:250000
- 1960 USGS Johnson City quadrangle1:250000
- 1963 USGS Johnson City quadrangle1:250000
- 1974 USGS Pineville quadrangle1:24000
- 1977 USGS Middlesboro quadrangle1:100000
Photographs
4 photographs, 2020Taken for the Office of War Information and the Farm Security Administration, who photographed the country between 1935 and 1944. Works of United States government photographers, with no known restriction on use. Each opens its catalogue record.
Highsmith, Carol M, 2020. Library of Congress
Highsmith, Carol M, 2020. Library of Congress
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Photographer not recorded. Library of Congress
Fires near this place
257 since 1997Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 257 fires within 5 miles of Pineville between 1997 and 2020, burning about 8,990 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 59 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 104 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 66 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 59 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 16 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 4 |
| Smoking | 3 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 3 |
| Natural | 1 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 September 2007 | Debris and open burning | 2.0 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
| 30 September 2007 | Recreation and ceremony | 15 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
| 28 September 2007 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1.0 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
| 26 September 2017 | Arson/incendiarism | 1.0 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | US HWY 25E |
| 24 September 2005 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 5.0 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
| 22 September 2007 | Debris and open burning | 30 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
| 10 September 2002 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
| 7 August 2002 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Kentucky Division of Forestry | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
3 within 5 milesRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 3 workings within 5 miles of Pineville: 1 past producer, 1 producer, 1 prospect. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Silica, Sand and Gravel, Construction, Clay. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hana Sand & Gravel Pit | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Highway 25-E Roadcut | Clay | Prospect | ||
| Levi Polly Sand Pit | Silica | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
60 of 68 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Pineville in 68 storm reports between 1993 and 2025: 32 thunderstorm wind, 20 hail, 8 flash flood, 4 heavy rain. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 2018 | Flood | Pineville | $100,000 | Numerous roads were flooded in and around Pineville and Middlesboro including: Old Pineville Pike in Middlesboro, Highway's 2013 and 1534 in Pineville, Highway 221 at mile marker 9 in Stoney Fork and the intersection of 17th Street and Cumberland Ave in Middlesboro. A water rescue had to be performed 4 miles west northwest of Pineville at Magnet Hollow on Kentucky Highway 92 after a motorist drove into a flooded roadway. There was several feet of water across portions of Old Bell High Road near Pineville. Flooding also caused a mudslide on Kentucky Highway 74 near Middlesboro. The road was closed for around 2 weeks to clear the mudslide and repair the road. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $55,000 | Local media reported numerous large trees downed in Pineville, resulting in damage to several personal and official vehicles as well as damage to a few homes. A local business lost its roof as a result of the high winds. Due to the damage, city officials cancelled the Fourth of July Festival that was planned for the evening. |
| January 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $50,000 | Trees were blown down in Pineville and throughout the county by wind gusts estimated at 67 mph. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $40,000 | Numerous trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts in the eastern portion of the county. |
| March 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $10,000 | Trees were blown down in Pineville. |
| March 2002 | Flash Flood | Pineville | $10,000 | Heavy rains that fell caused several roads to be closed across Bell County. |
| June 1997 | Tornado (F0) | Pineville | $10,000 | The path of the tornado was intermittent. Trees were downed, and there was some minor structural damage. |
| April 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $8,000 | A large 15-16 inch diameter poplar tree was blown down across Highway 190. Approximately 70-75 people without power. |
| February 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $5,000 | Trees were blown down on Dorton Branch Rd north of Pineville. |
| August 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $5,000 | Several trees and power lines down in city and county wide. |
| June 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $4,000 | Trees were blown down on Highway 119 and at Right Fork. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $3,000 | Bell County dispatch reported three instances of trees blown down and onto power lines in the city of Pineville. |
| March 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $3,000 | A tree and a utility pole were blown down on a roadway near Pineville. The utility pole fell at Four Mile and the tree fell in Jenson. A tree also fell onto a roadway near Fonde. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $3,000 | Numerous tree branches larger than three inches in diameter blown down. Phone lines and power lines down near and in the campground at Pine Mountain State Park. |
| October 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $2,000 | Cable television lines were blown down at Laurel Hill. |
| August 2009 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $2,000 | A couple of trees were blown down on Laurel Hill Road. |
| March 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $2,000 | A tree was blown down on Highway 2017 near Pineville. A second tree was blown down on Highway 987 near Miracle. |
| February 2015 | Flood | Pineville | $1,000 | Part of US25E in Pineville was closed due to flooding. The flooding occurred when a storm drain became blocked by snow and ice. |
| August 2015 | Flash Flood | Pineville | $1,000 | At least one to two feet of flowing water was threatening to enter or surround buildings on a street in Pineville. |
| April 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | $10 | Trees were down and were most likely blown down more easily due to very moist soil. The wind gust was estimated by the general public. |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | East Pineville | - | A tree was reported down on Old Bell High Road. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | - | A large tree was snapped on Oak Street in Pineville via a report from social media. |
| May 2022 | Hail | Pineville | - | Picture of approximately quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail in the Pineville area was relayed via social media. |
| July 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | - | A tree was blown down at 403 West Tennessee Avenue in Pineville. |
| July 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | - | A tree was blown down along Catalpa Street in Pineville. |
| June 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | East Pineville | - | Bell County dispatch reported that trees had been blown down onto Old Bell High Road in Pineville. |
| July 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | - | A trained spotter and dispatch observed trees blown down from Pineville to northeast of town on Kentucky Highway 221. |
| August 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | East Pineville | - | Dispatch reported that several trees were blown down along Kentucky Highway 987 southeast of Pineville. |
| August 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | East Pineville | - | A tree was blown down on Hwy 119 at the 2 mile marker. |
| December 2013 | Heavy Rain | Pineville | - | A 24 hour rainfall of 2.7 inches was recorded in Pineville. Small streams and ditches in the area were fairly full with some water from ditches running over roadways. |
| April 2012 | Hail | Pineville | - | The hail was the size of quarters and fell at Breastwork Hill in Pineville. |
| September 2012 | Heavy Rain | Pineville | - | A 24 hour rainfall total of 3.43 inches was recorded near Pineville. |
| September 2011 | Heavy Rain | Pineville | - | From 730 pm on September 4th through 230 pm on September 5th, 2.70 inches of rain fell near Whitesburg. |
| September 2011 | Heavy Rain | Pineville | - | A total of 1.65 inches of rain had fallen near Pineville since Monday afternoon. The storm total rainfall since Sunday afternoon was 4.35 inches. |
| May 2010 | Flash Flood | Pineville | - | Streams in Pineville were over roads and bridges. |
| December 2009 | Flood | Pineville | - | Page Cutoof Road off of Highway 25E was flooded in Pineville. |
| July 2007 | Hail | Pineville | - | Penny size reported with first storm that moved over the park. |
| July 2007 | Hail | Pineville | - | Penny size hail reported with second storm that moved over the park. |
| April 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | - | Large limbs blown from some tree's. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | - | Few trees blown down. |
| August 2005 | Flash Flood | Pineville | - | Pineville dispatch office flooded. |
| July 2005 | Flash Flood | Pineville | - | Water over Kentucky Highway 221. |
| July 2003 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | - | One tree was down along Kentucky Highway 221. |
| January 2002 | Flash Flood | Pineville | - | The 24 Hour Warning Point reported that water covered Kentucky highway 92. |
| April 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | - | Multiple trees and large branches were down. |
| April 2000 | Flash Flood | Pineville | - | Heavy rain caused flash flooding across the county. Water covered the intersection of KY-190 and HWY 25E. Portions of HWY 119 was also under water. Several roads were closed due to wash-outs or rock slides. |
| May 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | - | Trees down. |
| August 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | - | Trees were reported down onto Highway 190. |
| July 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | - | Trees down. |
| May 1998 | Flash Flood | Pineville | - | Roads were flooded in the Pineville area. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pineville | - | Trees were downed. |
| February 2012 | Hail | Pineville | - | no account filed |
| May 2010 | Hail | Pineville | - | no account filed |
| February 2009 | Hail | Pineville | - | no account filed |
| July 2008 | Hail | Pineville | - | no account filed |
| June 2007 | Hail | Pineville | - | no account filed |
| June 2007 | Hail | Pineville | - | no account filed |
| May 2007 | Hail | Pineville | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Pineville | - | no account filed |
| April 2006 | Hail | Pineville | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallsend | 0.8 miles | 18 | |
| Dorton Branch | 1.0 miles | 18 | |
| Wasioto | 1.0 miles | 25 | |
| Straight Creek | 1.6 miles | 18 | |
| East Pineville | 2.3 miles | 25 | |
| Keenox | 2.3 miles | 18 | |
| Harbell | 2.4 miles | 25 | |
| Cary | 2.7 miles | 18 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on Pineville | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q2600900 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 500726. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.











