Tallapoosa River at Milstead AL
Is Tallapoosa River at Milstead AL flooding right now?
Tallapoosa River at Milstead AL measured 2.77 ft on 2026-11-11 13:30:00 UTC. That observation was 37.2 ft below its 40 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.77 ft
Streamflow
1,670 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 40 ft, with major flooding at 53 ft. The highest crest on record was 54 ft on Wed, Dec 10, 1919.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 12.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 40 ft | 37.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 46 ft | 43.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 53 ft | 50.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 54 ft | 1919-12-10 |
| 50.9 ft | 1929-03-15 |
| 49.85 ft | 1990-03-17 |
| 49 ft | 1943-11-28 |
| 48.89 ft | 1979-04-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cubahatchee Creek at US 80 near Shorter, AL | 5.7 mi | Macon County |
| Line Creek on Macon County Rd, near Cecil, AL | 10.6 mi | Macon County |
| Uphapee Creek near Tuskegee AL | 11.9 mi | Macon County |
| Tallapoosa River near Mont.-Mont. Water Works | 17.4 mi | Montgomery County |
| Coosa River at Hwy 14 near Wetumpka, AL | 18.7 mi | Elmore 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.