Major Flood
30 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
The east end of the Highway 22 bridge begins to flood. Water reaches the store/gas station on Highway 22 just west of town.
32 ft
Portions of Highway 22 southwest of Wadley are flooded.
30 ft
Some flooding of businessess...including Plantation Patterns...occurs in the Wadley area.
20 ft
Some flooding occurs in lower lying areas around Wadley. Between 22 and 25 feet the bridge over Beaverdam Creek floods.
18 ft
Flooding of low lying farm and bottom lands increases and cattle and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
13 ft
Flooding of pasture lands in the area occurs and cattle and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground if higher stages are forecast.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
45 CFS
R.L. Harris dam (15 miles upstream) operated to provide a minimum flow of 45 cfs at Wadley.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2003 | 37.3 ft | 125,000 cfs |
| Apr 13, 1979 | 30.57 ft | 89,100 cfs |
| Feb 4, 1936 | 27.9 ft | 52,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WDLA1
River
Tallapoosa River
County
Randolph, AL
Coordinates
33.1167°N, 85.5608°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tallapoosa River at Wadley?
The Tallapoosa River at Wadley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02414501) 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 Wadley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tallapoosa River at Wadley is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tallapoosa River rises?
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Where is the Tallapoosa River at Wadley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Randolph County, Alabama at coordinates 33.1167°N, 85.5608°W. USGS site number: 02414501. 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.