Elk River (TN) near Fayetteville
Critical Stages
14' - Action
17.5' - Flood
20.7' - Moderate
26' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 12:15 AM CST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 6.24 ft
Flow: 2.95 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 AM 12/17 | 3.7 | 1.29 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 2.7 | 0.758 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 2 | 0.426 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 3.3 | 1.07 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 4.5 | 1.75 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 3.4 | 1.12 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 2.1 | 0.47 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | 3.4 | 1.12 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | 4.5 | 1.75 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | 3.5 | 1.17 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | 2.2 | 0.516 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | 3.4 | 1.12 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | 4.5 | 1.75 |
| 12 PM 12/20 | 3.5 | 1.17 |
| 6 PM 12/20 | 2.4 | 0.61 |
| 12 AM 12/21 | 2 | 0.426 |
| 6 AM 12/21 | 1.9 | 0.384 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:15 AM 12/17 | 6.24 | 2.95 |
| 12:00 AM 12/17 | 6.35 | 3.03 |
| 11:45 PM 12/16 | 6.44 | 3.1 |
| 11:30 PM 12/16 | 6.53 | 3.16 |
| 11:15 PM 12/16 | 6.61 | 3.22 |
| 11:00 PM 12/16 | 6.67 | 3.26 |
| 10:45 PM 12/16 | 6.75 | 3.32 |
| 10:30 PM 12/16 | 6.8 | 3.36 |
| 10:15 PM 12/16 | 6.85 | 3.4 |
| 10:00 PM 12/16 | 6.89 | 3.43 |
| 9:45 PM 12/16 | 6.92 | 3.45 |
| 9:30 PM 12/16 | 6.94 | 3.46 |
| 9:15 PM 12/16 | 6.94 | 3.46 |
| 9:00 PM 12/16 | 6.97 | 3.49 |
| 8:45 PM 12/16 | 6.96 | 3.48 |
| 8:30 PM 12/16 | 6.97 | 3.49 |
| 8:15 PM 12/16 | 6.95 | 3.47 |
| 8:00 PM 12/16 | 6.94 | 3.46 |
| 7:45 PM 12/16 | 6.89 | 3.43 |
| 7:30 PM 12/16 | 6.88 | 3.42 |
| 7:15 PM 12/16 | 6.84 | 3.39 |
| 7:00 PM 12/16 | 6.83 | 3.38 |
| 6:45 PM 12/16 | 6.78 | 3.34 |
| 6:30 PM 12/16 | 6.73 | 3.31 |
| 6:15 PM 12/16 | 6.67 | 3.26 |
| 6:00 PM 12/16 | 6.61 | 3.22 |
| 5:45 PM 12/16 | 6.54 | 3.17 |
| 5:30 PM 12/16 | 6.46 | 3.11 |
| 5:15 PM 12/16 | 6.38 | 3.05 |
| 5:00 PM 12/16 | 6.3 | 2.99 |
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 23, 1929 | 27.2 |
| Mar 12, 1963 | 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.
