Major Flood
38 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
32 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
45 ft
Water reaches the floor of the U.S. Highway 231 Bridge. The top deck of the water plant intake structure begins to flood.
44 ft
Some homes around Seth Henry Drive are subject to flooding.
43 ft
Water approaches US 231 just north of the river bridge. A few homes on the south end of Butler Court are flooded.
42 ft
The main building at Wind Creek Casino begins to flood.
41 ft
Almost all of the parking lot at Wind Creek Casino is flooded.
40 ft
Homes and property on Davis Lane flood. The lower sections of the bridge on Dozier Road will begin to flood.
39 ft
Flood waters reach several businesses near the intersection of US 231 and County Road 74 (Old Wetumpka Highway).
38 ft
Red Eagle Honor Farm is flooded as water rises above this stage. Water approaches homes and businesses west of US 231 and Redland Road.
37 ft
Water overflows the intersection of Redland and Old Rifle Range Roads. Much of the parking lot around the Wind Creek Casino is flooded.
36 ft
Flood waters overflow the areas around the intersection of Anderson and Brooks roads.
34 ft
Evacuations become necessary at Red Eagle Farm as water rises to this stage and higher.
33 ft
Property around Red Eagle Honor Farm floods.
32 ft
Some residences off Lower Wetumpka Road in the Flatwood Community are subject to flooding as water rises between 32 and 36 feet.
31 ft
Lower deck of water plant intake structure begins to flood.
25.5 ft
Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed due to water over the roadway.
25 ft
Extensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30 feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
15 ft
Low areas near the junction with the Coosa River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1990 | 42.13 ft | — |
| Apr 14, 1979 | 37.9 ft | — |
| Mar 4, 1971 | 35 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MGYA1
River
Tallapoosa River
County
Montgomery, AL
Coordinates
32.4397°N, 86.1956°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tallapoosa River at Tallapoosa Water Plant?
The Tallapoosa River at Tallapoosa Water Plant gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02419890) 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 Tallapoosa Water Plant?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tallapoosa River at Tallapoosa Water Plant is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 32 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tallapoosa River rises?
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Where is the Tallapoosa River at Tallapoosa Water Plant gauge located?
The gauge is located in Montgomery County, Alabama at coordinates 32.4397°N, 86.1956°W. USGS site number: 02419890. 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.