Tallapoosa River at US 78, near Tallapoosa, GA
Is Tallapoosa River at US 78, near Tallapoosa, GA flooding right now?
Tallapoosa River at US 78, near Tallapoosa, GA measured 1.02 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 15.0 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.02 ft
Streamflow
37 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.96 ft on Sun, Mar 16, 2025.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 15.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 21.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 26.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.96 ft | 2025-03-16 |
| 19.56 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 19.25 ft | 2003-05-06 |
| 19.19 ft | 2025-02-13 |
| 18.8 ft | 2013-12-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek Upstream of Teague Rd, near Bowdon, GA | 9.4 mi | Carroll County |
| Tallapoosa River near Heflin, AL | 13.0 mi | Cleburne County |
| Shoal Creek near Heflin, AL | 15.2 mi | Cleburne County |
| Little Tallapoosa River at Reavesville Rd near Bowdon, GA | 17.3 mi | Carroll County |
| Little Tallapoosa River at Ga 100, near Bowdon, GA | 17.5 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.