Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near Bowdon water level

Name: Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near Bowdon water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Little Tallapoosa River, Georgia, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

2.18ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT (34 min ago)

Flow: 25.4 cfs
Water temperature: 57 °F

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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

What this means

The Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near Bowdon is running below normal at 2.18 ft.

That puts it 0.46 ft below the median of 2.64 ft for mid-October, based on 21 years of readings. It is 14.82 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.17 ft (+0.01 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 57 °F.

Compared with 21 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.64 ft0.46 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.14 ft – 3.82 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (21 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.17 ft+0.01 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.04 ft – 4.11 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.91 ft – 10.44 ft
Highest on record: 18.48 ftSeptember 22, 2009

Floating and fishing near Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near Bowdon

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 14.82 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft: Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. The water level will approach the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it. The flood waters will impact farm structures several feet deep and surround a few homes.
23.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. Flood waters approach the foundations of some farm structures.
19.00 ft: Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100.
17.00 ft: Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100.
15.00 ft: Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100.
2.18 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	18.48 ft	September 22, 2009
2	18.13 ft	December 26, 2015
3	17.98 ft	December 24, 2015
4	17.62 ft	April 7, 2014
5	15.00 ft	May 3, 2010
6	14.13 ft	March 3, 2012

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 74° 40° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 75° 45° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 74° 48° – Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 73° 50° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 71° 48° – Wind 11 mph

25 Sun 71° 47° – Wind 11 mph

26 Mon 72° 47° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:51 AM Sunset 07:02 PM Daylight 11 hr, 11 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Other gauges on the Little Tallapoosa River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Tallapoosa River at US 27, at CarrolltonRiver gauge, Little Tallapoosa River	1.84 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	14 mi
Little Tallapoosa River at Reavesville Road near BowdonRiver gauge, Little Tallapoosa River	8.95 ft	No reference yet	+0.01 ft	1.6 mi
Little Tallapoosa River near NewellRiver gauge, Little Tallapoosa River	1.61 ft	Very low	−0.07 ft	8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hillabahatchee Creek at Thaxton Road, near FranklinRiver gauge, Hillabahatchee Creek	1.82 ft	Low	±0	11 mi
Tallapoosa River near HeflinRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	2.17 ft	Low	±0	16 mi
Tallapoosa River at US 78, near TallapoosaRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	0.97 ft	Normal	±0	17 mi
Chattahoochee River at GA 100, at FranklinRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	8.01 ft	Low	±0	18 mi
Snake Creek Ds Snake Creek Reservior near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Snake Creek Ds Snake Creek Reservior	2.94 ft	Very low	±0	20 mi
Snake Creek near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Snake Creek	1.53 ft	Very low	±0	20 mi
Chattahoochee River near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River	2.86 ft	Low	−0.11 ft	22 mi
New River at GA 100, near CorinthRiver gauge, New River	2.61 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	24 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near Bowdon compare with last year?

It is 0.01 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.17 ft.

What is flood stage for the Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near Bowdon?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.82 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near Bowdon in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.64 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.14 ft and 3.82 ft, based on 21 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 Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near Bowdon today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.18 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near Bowdon rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.66 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near Bowdon normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 21 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:02413210 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.49269, -85.27931 (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	2.18 ft	2026-10-21 02:00	Provisional
Flow	25.4 cfs	2026-10-21 02:00	Provisional
Water temperature	57 °F	2026-10-21 02:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near Bowdon (usgs:02413210). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/little-tallapoosa-river-at-ga-100-near-bowdon

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