Little Tallapoosa River at Ga 100, near Bowdon, GA
Is Little Tallapoosa River at Ga 100, near Bowdon, GA flooding right now?
Little Tallapoosa River at Ga 100, near Bowdon, GA measured 1.99 ft on 2026-09-11 03:00:00 UTC. That observation was 15.0 ft below its 17 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.99 ft
Streamflow
16 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.48 ft on Tue, Sep 22, 2009.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 17 ft | 15.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 21.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 26.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.48 ft | 2009-09-22 |
| 18.13 ft | 2015-12-26 |
| 17.98 ft | 2015-12-24 |
| 17.62 ft | 2014-04-07 |
| 15 ft | 2010-05-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tallapoosa River at Reavesville Rd near Bowdon, GA | 1.6 mi | Carroll County |
| Little Tallapoosa River near Newell AL | 7.9 mi | Randolph County |
| Indian Creek Upstream of Teague Rd, near Bowdon, GA | 8.3 mi | Carroll County |
| Hillabahatchee Creek at Thaxton Rd, near Franklin, GA | 10.9 mi | Heard County |
| Little Tallapoosa River at US 27, at Carrollton, GA | 13.6 mi | Carroll County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.