RIVER GAUGE · ELK RIVER
Elk River near Pelham
Grundy County, Tennessee
Water level1.62 ft
Flow3 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Water reaches a house on the left bank downstream of gauge. Water may inundate parts of Bells Mills Rd between Interstate 24 and US-41 (Dixie Highway).
- 11 ft
Water begins to inundate low lying wooded and agricultural areas along the river.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 1973 | 14.08 ft | 15,800 cfs |
| Apr 3, 1977 | 14.05 ft | 15,600 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1963 | 13.17 ft | 9,050 cfs |
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