Elk River near Pelham

Last updated: Jun 28, 2025, 10:24 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 14 - 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 - Water begins to inundate low lying wooded and agricultural areas along the river.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 35.2967, -85.8697
RFC LMRFC
State TN
WFO OHX
County Grundy
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03578000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.37 ft on 04-23-2017
2. 12.16 ft on 12-26-2015
3. 10.90 ft on 07-05-2015
4. 10.86 ft on 12-22-2013
5. 12.50 ft on 04-28-2013

Historic Crests

1. 14.08 ft on 03-16-1973
2. 14.05 ft on 04-04-1977
3. 13.17 ft on 03-12-1963
4. 13.08 ft on 04-05-1983
5. 12.72 ft on 05-06-2003

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 1001.00 ft
moderate Flooding 998.00 ft
minor Flooding 995.00 ft
action 992.00 ft
Latest Value 983.92 ft
Gauge Zero 981.00 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Nashville
500 Weather Station Road
Old Hickory, TN 37138
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