Is the Little Tallapoosa River flooding?

Georgia · 3 gauges · Georgia river levels

The Little Tallapoosa River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Georgia. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Little Tallapoosa River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Georgia river levels.

data refreshed 9 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Little Tallapoosa River at US 27, at Carrollton, GA. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.30 ft on 29 November 1948, carrying 6,010 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1936 (46 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.73 ft, 17.6 ft below that record.

Drains 95 sq mi · gauge elevation 975 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Little Tallapoosa River at US 27, at Carrollton, GANo flooding1.73 ft18 ft
Little Tallapoosa River at Ga 100, near Bowdon, GANo flooding2.00 ft17 ft
Little Tallapoosa River at Reavesville Rd near Bowdon, GANo flood stage defined8.69 ft
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.