Observation history unavailable for thie location.
Flood Impacts
37.6
Record flooding affects Elkin
25.0
Flooding begins at Chatham Manufacturing Company main building
24.0
Two to three blocks of Elkin are inundated
23.4
Over four feet of water will cover a two-block area of Elkin
18.0
Low-lying business...industrial and residential areas within Elkin are impacted
16.0
Some flooding of agricultural lands and minor street flooding in Elkin
Historical Crests
Low Water Records
1) 37.50 ft on 08/19/1940
2) 36.00 ft on 07/08/1916
3) 24.88 ft on 04/10/1983
4) 23.52 ft on 08/10/1970
5) 22.80 ft on 08/17/1994
6) 22.64 ft on 06/21/1972
7) 21.32 ft on 04/21/1992
8) 21.09 ft on 11/07/1977
9) 20.83 ft on 10/18/1975
10) 20.81 ft on 09/22/1979