Is the Elk River flooding?
The Elk River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Tennessee. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Elk River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Tennessee river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Elk River above Fayetteville, TN. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.63 ft on 16 March 1973, carrying 41,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1842 (67 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.43 ft, 27.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River near Pelham, TN | No flooding | 1.68 ft | 14 ft | |
| Elk River above Fayetteville, TN | No flooding | 1.43 ft | 17.5 ft | |
| Elk River at Prospect, TN | No flooding | 0.76 ft | 25 ft |