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SwedenLittle Tallapoosa River at Reavesville Road near Bowdon water level
River gauge, Little Tallapoosa River, Georgia, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 25.9 cfs
- Water temperature
- 55 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The latest river stage reported for Little Tallapoosa River at Reavesville Road near Bowdon is 8.94 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 8.73 ft and 10.46 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to −0.57 ft. The water temperature at the gauge is 55 °F.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 9.07 ft−0.13 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 8.73 ft – 10.46 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 8.59 ft – 14.96 ft
What the stage means on the water
With no published normal range, paddlers and anglers should go by the trend: a rising river usually means muddier, faster water.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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 | 1.82 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 12 mi |
| Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near BowdonRiver gauge, Little Tallapoosa River | 2.19 ft | Low | ±0 | 1.6 mi |
| Little Tallapoosa River near NewellRiver gauge, Little Tallapoosa River | 1.61 ft | Very low | −0.06 ft | 10 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 | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Tallapoosa River at US 78, near TallapoosaRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River | 0.96 ft | Normal | −0.07 ft | 17 mi |
| Chattahoochee River at GA 100, at FranklinRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 7.94 ft | Low | −0.07 ft | 18 mi |
| Snake Creek Ds Snake Creek Reservior near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Snake Creek Ds Snake Creek Reservior | 2.94 ft | Very low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Snake Creek near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Snake Creek | 1.53 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Chattahoochee River near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Chattahoochee River | 2.86 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
Is the Little Tallapoosa River at Reavesville Road near Bowdon higher than last year?
No, it is 0.13 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 9.07 ft.
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 Reavesville Road near Bowdon today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:45 AM EDT, the water level was 8.94 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Tallapoosa River at Reavesville Road near Bowdon rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.57 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Tallapoosa River at Reavesville Road near Bowdon normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02413205(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.50083, -85.25250(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 | 8.94 ft | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 25.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 55 °F | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Little Tallapoosa River at Reavesville Road near Bowdon (usgs:02413205). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/georgia/little-tallapoosa-river-at-reavesville-road-near-bowdon
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer