Major Flood
54 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
47 ft
Minor Flood
45 ft
Action Stage
35 ft
What Floods at Each Level
58 ft
Flooding becomes severe with much flooding of the business district and residences in the area.
56 ft
Church property at First Presbyterian begins to flood.
55.5 ft
Water reaches the intersection of East Bridge and South Main Street.
54.5 ft
Water reaches Hill Street in downtown Wetumpka.
54 ft
Homes and property between the bridge and North Alabama Street begin to flood. At this level water also begins to overflow a portion of U.S. Highway 231 North.
53.5 ft
Property around the Farmer's Market and Animal Control facility begin to flood.
52.5 ft
Water reaches homes on the east side of the river along Company Street.
51 ft
Property around the Wetumpka Estates mobile home community begins to flood between 51 and 54 feet.
48 ft
Water reaches the intersection of West Bridge Street and South Alabama Street.
45 ft
Extensive flooding of farm lands begins.
35 ft
Gold Star Park Boat Ramp and the River Walk are covered. Low lying farm land near the confluence of the Tallapoosa and Coosa Rivers begins to flood.
30 ft
Power Service for Gold Star Park is impacted.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
4 KCFS
Minimum flow at Jordan Dam. Required by FERC license. Confortable flow with class II rapids.
2 KCFS
Minimum flow requirement in the FERC license for Jordan Dam to protect the tulotoma snail.
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 1938 | 57.9 ft | — |
| Dec 10, 1919 | 55.6 ft | — |
| Feb 24, 1961 | 55.5 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Coosa River at Wetumpka?
The Coosa River at Wetumpka gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02411600) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Coosa River at Wetumpka?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Coosa River at Wetumpka is 45 feet. Action stage begins at 35 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 47 feet, and major flooding at 54 feet.
How do I get alerts when Coosa River rises?
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Where is the Coosa River at Wetumpka gauge located?
The gauge is located in Elmore County, Alabama at coordinates 32.5369°N, 86.2089°W. USGS site number: 02411600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.