River stage
Pelham, Elk River
- River level
- 2.92 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.25 ft
- Recent high
- 7.52 ft
- Recent low
- 1.57 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS PELT1
- 30-day change
- +1.28 ft
- Average
- 2.38 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.08 ft
In brief
The Elk River at Pelham, TN read 2.92 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.08 ft below action stage. That is 1.28 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge PELT1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.08 ft | 1973-03-16 |
| 2 | 14.05 ft | 1977-04-04 |
| 3 | 13.17 ft | 1963-03-12 |
| 4 | 13.08 ft | 1983-04-05 |
| 5 | 12.72 ft | 2003-05-06 |
| 6 | 12.64 ft | 1969-12-30 |
| 7 | 12.50 ft | 2013-04-28 |
| 8 | 12.42 ft | 1973-12-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
Water begins to inundate low lying wooded and agricultural areas along the river.
- 14.00 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).
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elk River flooding at Pelham?
No. The Elk River at Pelham is at 2.92 ft, 8.08 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Pelham?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 11 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Elk River has been at Pelham?
The highest crest on record is 14.08 ft, on 1973-03-16.
Is the Elk River high or low right now at Pelham?
At 2.92 ft it is higher than 82% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge PELT1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03578000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.