RIVER GAUGE · TALLAPOOSA RIVER
Tallapoosa River at Horseshoe Bend
Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Water level2.85 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood14 ft38,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 19 ft
Flood waters reach the access road in the southern section of the peninsula in the park.
- 14 ft
Water overflows banks in the area.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | 23.59 ft | 132,000 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 19.15 ft | 91,400 cfs |
| May 18, 2013 | 15.66 ft | 60,200 cfs |
More on Tallapoosa River
UpstreamTallapoosa River at Wadley
DownstreamTallapoosa River at Martin Dam
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