Station Name: ELK RIVER ABOVE FAYETTEVILLE, TN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 663 feet

Nearest Address:
Eldad Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
Lincoln County

GPS Coordinates: 35.1345274, -86.5397166

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 12:02AM CST until January 27 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Nashville TN

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:02 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below. * WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Flood Warning issued January 27 at 5:53AM CST until January 28 at 12:40AM CST by NWS Huntsville AL

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 5:53 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:00 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Madison, Marshall and Jackson Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Paint Rock River near Woodville. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 5:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 16.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 5:00 AM CST Tuesday was 16.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.0 feet on 01/05/1972. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Flood Warning issued January 27 at 10:44AM CST until January 28 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Huntsville AL

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:44 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:00 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama... Paint Rock River NEAR Woodville affecting Marshall, Jackson and Madison Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Paint Rock River near Woodville. * WHEN...Until late tonight. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Flood waters affect mostly bottomland along the river...including low lying farm and pasturelands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CST Tuesday was 16.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 5.2 feet Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 16.7 feet on 03/20/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.