Streamflow discharge was last observed at 153 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.81 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 224 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by various tributaries including Tims Ford Lake and Cascade Creek. It is also affected by a dam at the Tims Ford Reservoir. Seasonally, the Elk River experiences high flow rates in the spring due to snowmelt and precipitation, and low flow rates in the summer and fall. The hydrology of this river is interesting because it is home to several species of fish, including smallmouth bass and rainbow trout. The river also supports recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping.
| Elevation | 991.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.81 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 153.0 ft3/s |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 562% |
| Year Over Year Average | 27 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,690 cfs |
| Geolocation | 35.30, -85.87 |