Elk River (TN) near Fayetteville
Critical Stages
14' - Action
17.5' - Flood
20.7' - Moderate
26' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:15 AM CST 12/18/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.41 ft
Flow: 1.7 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12 PM 12/18 | 2.8 | 0.81 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 2.5 | 0.657 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 2.6 | 0.707 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 3.8 | 1.35 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 4.2 | 1.58 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 3 | 0.914 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 4.5 | 1.75 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 4.9 | 1.98 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 3.1 | 0.964 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 1.8 | 0.345 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 3.7 | 1.29 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 3 | 0.914 |
| 12 PM 12/21 | 2.5 | 0.657 |
| 6 PM 12/21 | 1.6 | 0.271 |
| 12 AM 12/22 | 3.7 | 1.29 |
| 6 AM 12/22 | 3.1 | 0.964 |
| 12 PM 12/22 | 2.5 | 0.657 |
| 6 PM 12/22 | 1.7 | 0.307 |
| 12 AM 12/23 | 5.1 | 2.13 |
| 6 AM 12/23 | 4.7 | 1.86 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 AM 12/18 | 4.41 | 1.7 |
| 8:00 AM 12/18 | 4.35 | 1.66 |
| 7:45 AM 12/18 | 4.29 | 1.63 |
| 7:30 AM 12/18 | 4.2 | 1.58 |
| 7:15 AM 12/18 | 4.09 | 1.51 |
| 7:00 AM 12/18 | 3.97 | 1.44 |
| 6:45 AM 12/18 | 3.82 | 1.36 |
| 6:30 AM 12/18 | 3.67 | 1.27 |
| 6:15 AM 12/18 | 3.52 | 1.19 |
| 6:00 AM 12/18 | 3.38 | 1.11 |
| 5:45 AM 12/18 | 3.28 | 1.06 |
| 5:30 AM 12/18 | 3.2 | 1.01 |
| 5:15 AM 12/18 | 3.17 | 0.999 |
| 5:00 AM 12/18 | 3.19 | 1.01 |
| 4:45 AM 12/18 | 3.21 | 1.02 |
| 4:30 AM 12/18 | 3.26 | 1.05 |
| 4:15 AM 12/18 | 3.33 | 1.08 |
| 4:00 AM 12/18 | 3.4 | 1.12 |
| 3:45 AM 12/18 | 3.48 | 1.16 |
| 3:30 AM 12/18 | 3.56 | 1.21 |
| 3:15 AM 12/18 | 3.65 | 1.26 |
| 3:00 AM 12/18 | 3.73 | 1.31 |
| 2:45 AM 12/18 | 3.83 | 1.36 |
| 2:30 AM 12/18 | 3.93 | 1.42 |
| 2:15 AM 12/18 | 4.02 | 1.47 |
| 2:00 AM 12/18 | 4.11 | 1.52 |
| 1:45 AM 12/18 | 4.21 | 1.58 |
| 1:30 AM 12/18 | 4.31 | 1.64 |
| 1:15 AM 12/18 | 4.42 | 1.7 |
| 1:00 AM 12/18 | 4.51 | 1.76 |
26' -
Several businesses and homes are flooded.
23.5' -
Flood water covers Tennessee Highway 273 at several locations in and around Fayetteville.
21' -
Flood waters reach residential areas in low lying areas of Fayetteville.
20.7' -
Flood waters cover portions of Eldad Road south of Rambo Road. Flood waters also approach the South side of Grisham Road immediately North of the river gage.
17.5' -
Bottomland along the river begins to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 1990 | 29.52 |
| Mar 16, 1973 | 28.6 |
| Mar 13, 1842 | 27.5 |
| Jan 5, 1949 | 27.2 |
| Mar 12, 1963 | 27.2 |
| Mar 23, 1929 | 27.2 |
| Feb 3, 1957 | 26.7 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 24.21 |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 24.17 |
| Feb 20, 1991 | 24 |
| Jan 8, 1998 | 23.6 |
| Mar 21, 1980 | 22.85 |
| Feb 6, 2004 | 21.99 |
| Mar 10, 2019 | 21.59 |
| Sep 20, 2021 | 21.48 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 21.12 |
| Mar 1, 2018 | 20.89 |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 20.86 |
| Dec 26, 2015 | 20.77 |
| Dec 2, 1991 | 20.74 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
