Elk River at Prospect water level

Elk River at Prospect is at 1.13 ft and rising (+0.37 ft in 24 h). A bit below normal (53% of normal flow for October 23).

Water level1.13 ft
Flow539 cfs
Last 24 hours+0.37 ft
Vs. normal today53%
NWS flood statusNot flooding

Updated Oct 23, 8:15 PM CT · Source: USGS gauge 03584600

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Last 7 days

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Elk River at Prospect, water level, last 7 days (ft) · orange = NWS forecast

NWS forecast crest: 2.3 ft around Oct 28, 7:00 AM CT.

Flood stages

Action: 22 ft · Minor: 25 ft · Moderate: 37 ft · Major: 40 ft

Is Elk River floatable right now?

A bit below normal A bit low: floatable on most runs, with some scraping. Every river is different; "normal" means typical flow for October 23.

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About this gauge

Elk River at Prospect, TN · 35.0142, -86.9947. USGS page. NWS forecast page.

Readings come from USGS and the National Weather Service and are provisional. They can be wrong or out of date. Rivers change fast: check conditions in person, follow state regulations, and wear a life jacket. Waterline is not a safety or navigation service.