Tallapoosa River near New Site, Al.(horseshoe Bend) water level

Name: Tallapoosa River near New Site, Al.(horseshoe Bend) water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Tallapoosa River, Alabama, United States

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Low for late October

Water level

2.52ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT (54 min ago)

Flow: 499 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Low water at Tallapoosa River near New Site, Al.(horseshoe Bend): the gauge reads 2.52 ft, below normal for late October.

The median for late October is 2.97 ft, based on 39 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.45 ft below typical. It is 11.48 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.76 ft, a difference of −0.24 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.26 ft – 3.46 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.97 ft0.45 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.38 ft – 4.49 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (39 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.76 ft−0.24 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.26 ft – 3.46 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.24 ft – 7.46 ft
Highest on record: 23.59 ftMay 9, 2023

Paddling and fishing conditions

At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.

For reference, flood stage is 14.00 ft.

What happens at each level

19.00 ft: Flood waters reach the access road in the southern section of the peninsula in the park.
14.00 ft: Water overflows banks in the area.
2.52 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	23.59 ft	May 9, 2023
2	19.15 ft	March 17, 1990
3	15.66 ft	May 19, 2013
4	14.91 ft	March 27, 2023
5	13.62 ft	March 8, 1998
6	13.60 ft	May 5, 2021
7	12.92 ft	March 9, 2024

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 76° 41° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 79° 46° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 76° 51° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 73° 49° – Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 72° 52° – Wind 11 mph

26 Mon 73° 49° – Wind 8 mph

27 Tue 75° 51° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:52 AM Sunset 07:04 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Tallapoosa River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tallapoosa River at US 78, near TallapoosaRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	0.96 ft	Normal	−0.07 ft	58 mi
Tallapoosa River near HeflinRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	2.17 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	46 mi
Tallapoosa River at Malone, AlabamaRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	8.77 ft	No reference yet	−0.09 ft	18 mi
Tallapoosa River at WadleyRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	3.48 ft	Normal	−0.33 ft	14 mi
Tallapoosa River at MilsteadRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	2.32 ft	Low	−0.90 ft	38 mi
Tallapoosa River near Mont.-Mont. Water WorksRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	3.95 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	46 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hillabee Creek near HackneyvilleRiver gauge, Hillabee Creek	5.31 ft	Normal	±0	10 mi
Sougahatchee Creek at Co Road 188 near LoachapokaRiver gauge, Sougahatchee Creek	1.34 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	26 mi
Hatchet Creek below RockfordRiver gauge, Hatchet Creek	1.83 ft	Low	+0.01 ft	31 mi
Oseligee Creek near LanettRiver gauge, Oseligee Creek	3.32 ft	Normal	+0.03 ft	32 mi
Chattahoochee River below West Point DamRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	557.96 ft	Low	±0	32 mi
West Point Lake near West PointLake, West Point Lake	624.93 ft	Low	−0.10 ft	32 mi
Chattahoochee River at West PointRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	2.27 ft	Low	±0	33 mi
Chewacla Creek at Chewacla State Park near AuburnRiver gauge, Chewacla Creek	1.87 ft	Normal	+0.12 ft	33 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Tallapoosa River near New Site, Al.(horseshoe Bend) higher than last year?

No, it is 0.24 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.76 ft.

What is flood stage for the Tallapoosa River near New Site, Al.(horseshoe Bend)?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 11.48 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Tallapoosa River near New Site, Al.(horseshoe Bend) in late October?

The median for late October is 2.97 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.38 ft and 4.49 ft, based on 39 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Tallapoosa River near New Site, Al.(horseshoe Bend) today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.52 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Tallapoosa River near New Site, Al.(horseshoe Bend) rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.20 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Tallapoosa River near New Site, Al.(horseshoe Bend) normal?

Low for late October. Compared with 39 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02414715 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.97738, -85.73968 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.52 ft	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional
Flow	499 cfs	2026-10-21 09:30	Provisional

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