River stage
Elk Creek (NC)
- River level
- 1.44 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Elk Creek (NC) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Elk Creek level at Elkville
The Elk Creek is measured in one place, at Elkville, NC. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Elkville | 1.44 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Elk Creek
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Elkville, NC.
Other rivers nearby
- Elk Creek (OR) different river, same name
- Elk Creek (SD) different river, same name
- Elk Creek (WA) different river, same name
- Yadkin River 8 gauges
- Mill Creek (NC) 1 gauge
- Catawba River 14 gauges
- Broad River (NC, SC) 4 gauges
- Sugar Creek (NC) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Elk Creek flooding right now?
No. The Elk Creek is below flood stage at Elkville, NC, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Elk Creek?
The Elk Creek is at 1.44 ft at Elkville, NC, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Elk Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Elk Creek, at Elkville, NC.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Elk Creek it is set for the gauge at Elkville, NC, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.