Tallapoosa River near Mont.-Mont. Water Works
Is Tallapoosa River near Mont.-Mont. Water Works flooding right now?
Tallapoosa River near Mont.-Mont. Water Works measured 5.00 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 20.0 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.00 ft
Streamflow
2,310 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 38 ft. The highest crest on record was 42.13 ft on Sun, Mar 18, 1990.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 20.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 32 ft | 27.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 38 ft | 33.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 42.13 ft | 1990-03-18 |
| 37.9 ft | 1979-04-15 |
| 35 ft | 1971-03-05 |
| 34.75 ft | 1989-06-21 |
| 34.59 ft | 1998-03-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Coosa River at Wetumpka AL | 6.8 mi | Elmore County |
| Coosa River at Hwy 14 near Wetumpka, AL | 7.6 mi | Elmore County |
| Alabama River at Montgomery AL | 7.7 mi | Montgomery County |
| Catoma Creek near Montgomery AL | 11.0 mi | Montgomery County |
| Alabama River near Montgomery, Al. | 12.5 mi | Montgomery 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.