RIVER GAUGE · TALLAPOOSA RIVER
Tallapoosa River near Heflin
Cleburne County, Alabama
Water level2.40 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood13 ft4,700 cfs
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2025 | 14.49 ft | — |
| Jan 11, 2026 | 13.51 ft | — |
When the water runs low
- 5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
- 3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
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