Elk River above Fayetteville, TN
Is Elk River above Fayetteville, TN flooding right now?
Elk River above Fayetteville, TN measured 4.77 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.7 ft below its 17.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.77 ft
Streamflow
1,910 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17.5 ft, with major flooding at 26 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.52 ft on Sun, Dec 23, 1990.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17.5 ft | 12.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 18.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 26 ft | 21.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.52 ft | 1990-12-23 |
| 28.6 ft | 1973-03-16 |
| 27.5 ft | 1842-03-13 |
| 27.2 ft | 1963-03-12 |
| 27.2 ft | 1929-03-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cane Creek near Howell, TN | 7.7 mi | Lincoln County |
| Hester Creek at Buddy Williamson Rd near Plevna, AL | 12.7 mi | Madison County |
| E F Mulberry Creek below Jack Dan Dist. at Lynchburg, TN | 13.9 mi | Moore County |
| Flint River near Chase AL | 21.7 mi | Madison County |
| Anderton Branch near Willow Grove, TN | 22.7 mi | Bedford County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.