RIVER GAUGE · TALLAPOOSA RIVER
Tallapoosa River at Milstead
Macon County, Alabama
Water level2.07 ft
Flow1,000 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood40 ft
Moderate flood46 ft
Major flood53 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 53 ft
Water overflows the yards of some homes in the Milstead area.
- 46 ft
Flooding of some roads in the area begins.
- 40 ft
Extensive flooding of pasture lands in the area occurs.
- 25 ft
Considerable low land flooding occurs. Livestock should be moved to higher ground.
- 15 ft
Overflow of pasture lands occurs. Cattle may need to be moved if higher stages are forecast.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1919 | 54 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 1929 | 50.9 ft | — |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 49.85 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 99 CFS
Flow insufficient to support the native assemblage of riverine fishes.
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