Tallapoosa River at US 78, near Tallapoosa water level

Name: Tallapoosa River at US 78, near Tallapoosa water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Tallapoosa River, Georgia, United States

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Normal for late October

Water level

0.96ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 28.0 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The Tallapoosa River at US 78, near Tallapoosa is at 0.96 ft, in the normal range for late October.

That puts it 0.37 ft below the median of 1.33 ft for late October, based on 25 years of readings. It is 15.04 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 0.76 ft (+0.20 ft).

It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.84 ft and 2.03 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.33 ft0.37 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 0.49 ft – 2.20 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
Same day last year: 0.76 ft+0.20 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 0.84 ft – 2.03 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 0.58 ft – 7.93 ft
Highest on record: 19.96 ftMarch 16, 2025

Floating and fishing near Tallapoosa River at US 78, near Tallapoosa

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 16.00 ft, 15.04 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

24.00 ft: Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78. The flood waters will be up to 8 feet deep in some locations and cover large portions of agricultural areas. A farm home and other structures on the property at the end of Coggins Road will be flooded up to two feet deep.
22.00 ft: Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78. The flood waters will be up to 6 feet deep in some locations and cover large portions of agricultural areas. A farm home and other structures on the property at the end of Coggins Road will begin to flood.
20.00 ft: Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78. The flood waters will be up to 4 feet deep in some locations.
18.00 ft: Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78. The flood waters will be up to two feet deep in some locations.
16.00 ft: Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78.
13.00 ft: Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78.
0.96 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.96 ft	March 16, 2025
2	19.56 ft	February 7, 2020
3	19.25 ft	May 6, 2003
4	19.19 ft	February 13, 2025
5	18.80 ft	December 23, 2013
6	18.34 ft	May 5, 2021
7	18.30 ft	January 4, 2015
8	18.14 ft	December 24, 2015
9	17.69 ft	March 11, 2010
10	17.28 ft	January 25, 2010

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 74° 43° – Wind 5 mph

22 Thu 76° 46° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 74° 50° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 71° 48° – Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 71° 47° – Wind 10 mph

26 Mon 71° 48° – Wind 7 mph

27 Tue 73° 50° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:52 AM Sunset 07:02 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Tallapoosa River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Tallapoosa River near HeflinRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	2.17 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Tallapoosa River at Malone, AlabamaRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	8.77 ft	No reference yet	−0.09 ft	40 mi
Tallapoosa River at WadleyRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	3.48 ft	Normal	−0.33 ft	45 mi
Tallapoosa River near New Site, Al.(horseshoe Bend)River gauge, Tallapoosa River	2.52 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	58 mi
Tallapoosa River at MilsteadRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	2.32 ft	Low	−0.90 ft	95 mi
Tallapoosa River near Mont.-Mont. Water WorksRiver gauge, Tallapoosa River	3.95 ft	Normal	−0.05 ft	103 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100, near BowdonRiver gauge, Little Tallapoosa River	2.19 ft	Low	±0	17 mi
Little Tallapoosa River at US 27, at CarrolltonRiver gauge, Little Tallapoosa River	1.83 ft	Very low	−0.04 ft	18 mi
Cedar Creek at Ga Ave, at CedartownRiver gauge, Cedar Creek	2.26 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	18 mi
Little Tallapoosa River near NewellRiver gauge, Little Tallapoosa River	1.61 ft	Very low	−0.06 ft	21 mi
Euharlee Creek at US 278, at RockmartRiver gauge, Euharlee Creek	1.87 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	24 mi
Snake Creek Ds Snake Creek Reservior near WhitesburgRiver gauge, Snake Creek Ds Snake Creek Reservior	2.94 ft	Very low	±0	27 mi
Terrapin Creek at EllisvilleRiver gauge, Terrapin Creek	7.03 ft	Normal	+0.04 ft	27 mi
Choccolocco Creek near Boiling Spring, AlabamaRiver gauge, Choccolocco Creek	3.14 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	28 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Tallapoosa River at US 78, near Tallapoosa compare with last year?

It is 0.20 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.76 ft.

What is flood stage for the Tallapoosa River at US 78, near Tallapoosa?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 15.04 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Tallapoosa River at US 78, near Tallapoosa in late October?

The median for late October is 1.33 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.49 ft and 2.20 ft, based on 25 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 at US 78, near Tallapoosa today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the water level was 0.96 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Tallapoosa River at US 78, near Tallapoosa rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.38 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Tallapoosa River at US 78, near Tallapoosa normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 25 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:02411930 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.74139, -85.33614 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	0.96 ft	2026-10-21 09:00	Provisional
Flow	28.0 cfs	2026-10-21 09:00	Provisional

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