Elk River near Pelham, TN
Is Elk River near Pelham, TN flooding right now?
Elk River near Pelham, TN measured 3.38 ft on 2026-11-11 13:00:00 UTC. That observation was 10.6 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.38 ft
Streamflow
120 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.08 ft on Fri, Mar 16, 1973.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 10.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 13.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 16.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.08 ft | 1973-03-16 |
| 14.05 ft | 1977-04-04 |
| 13.17 ft | 1963-03-12 |
| 13.08 ft | 1983-04-05 |
| 12.72 ft | 2003-05-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bradley Creek near Prairie Plains, TN | 7.4 mi | Coffee County |
| Sinking Pond at Aedc, TN | 13.7 mi | Coffee County |
| Spring Creek Off Spring Creek Road at Aedc near Manchester | 14.1 mi | Franklin County |
| Little Duck River Southeast of Manchester, TN | 15.9 mi | Coffee County |
| Crumpton Creek at Rutledge Falls, TN | 17.4 mi | Coffee 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.