Major Flood
53 ft
Current Water Level
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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
46 ft
Minor Flood
40 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
99 CFS
Flow insufficient to support the native assemblage of riverine fishes.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1919 | 54 ft | — |
| Mar 14, 1929 | 50.9 ft | — |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 49.85 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MILA1
River
Tallapoosa River
County
Macon, AL
Coordinates
32.4489°N, 85.8975°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tallapoosa River at Milstead?
The Tallapoosa River at Milstead gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02419500) 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 Tallapoosa River at Milstead?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tallapoosa River at Milstead is 40 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 46 feet, and major flooding at 53 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tallapoosa River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tallapoosa River at Milstead to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Tallapoosa River at Milstead gauge located?
The gauge is located in Macon County, Alabama at coordinates 32.4489°N, 85.8975°W. USGS site number: 02419500. 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.