What is the current flow on Elk River?
Elk River is currently flowing at 414 cfs at USGS gauge 03582000 as of Oct 4, 6:15 AM UTC.
Elk River Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.83 ft
Flow 414 cfs · Water temp 68.7°F (20.4°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 6:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, overcast · 69°F prime
Water is 69°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 414 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 313 cfs).
Flow
414 cfs
Gauge Height
1.83 ft
Water Temp
68.7°F (20.4°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 21% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
68.7°F (20.4°C) · as of Oct 4, 6:15 AM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 2°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 03582000 is a public stream gauge on Elk River in Tennessee. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Thunderstorms
79° / 64°F
Precip: 0.15 in · Wind: 3 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
82° / 55°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
84° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Nearby Gauges
- CANE CREEK NEAR HOWELL, TN · 7.7 mi
- E F MULBERRY CR BL JACK DAN DIST. AT LYNCHBURG, TN · 13.9 mi
- ANDERTON BRANCH NEAR WILLOW GROVE, TN · 22.7 mi
- FLAT CREEK AT HWY 231 BELOW SHELBYVILLE, TN · 22.8 mi
- DUCK RIVER NEAR SHELBYVILLE, TN · 24.0 mi
- ROCK CREEK AT TULLAHOMA, TN · 24.1 mi
- DUCK RIVER AT SHELBYVILLE, TN · 24.5 mi
- BIG ROCK CREEK AT LEWISBURG, TN · 25.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elk River above or below normal right now?
Elk River is near typical for this date. The current flow is 414 cfs, compared with a typical median of 313 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Elk River?
The latest reported water temperature on Elk River is 68.7°F (20.4°C) as of Oct 4, 6:15 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Elk River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include CANE CREEK NEAR HOWELL, TN (7.7 miles away), E F MULBERRY CR BL JACK DAN DIST. AT LYNCHBURG, TN (13.9 miles away), ANDERTON BRANCH NEAR WILLOW GROVE, TN (22.7 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Elk River?
The forecast for today near Elk River is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 79°F and precipitation near 0.15 inches.
Is Elk River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, overcast · 69°F prime. Water is 69°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.
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