Major Flood
24 ft
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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
21 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs upstream and downstream from North Park Street. Flood waters are 3 feet deep over the road. Portions of the property around a sewage treatment plant will be flooded with up to 6 feet of water. Numerous businesses and homes in Carrollton will be flooded. Portions of the University West Georgia campus will be under 4 feet of water. The water level will flood the USGS gage house. A data transmission loss will be likely.
22 ft
Significant flooding expands into the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from North Park Street. Flood waters are one foot deep over the road. Portions of the property around a sewage treatment plant will be flooded with up to 4 feet of water. A parking lot of a shopping center near the gage and portions of the University West Georgia campus near the river will be under two feet of water. The water level will reach the bottom of the USGS gage house. A data transmission loss will be possible.
21 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on North Park Street. Flood waters begin to cover the road and county officials will have it closed. Portions of the property around a sewage treatment plant near the gage will be flooded with up to 3 feet of water. A parking lot of a shopping center just north of the gage and low lying areas on the University West Georgia campus near the river will be under a foot of water.
20 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on North Park Street. The water level will be hitting the bridge which may cause some erosion. County officials may need to close it. Portions of the property around a sewage treatment plant near the gage will be flooded with up to two feet of water. A parking lot of a shopping center just north of the gage and low lying areas on the University West Georgia campus near the river will begin to flood.
18 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on North Park Street or U.S. Highway 27. The water level approaches the bottom of the bridge. Low portions of the property around a sewage treatment plant near the gage will begin to flood.
16 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on North Park Street or U.S. Highway 27.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 1948 | 19.3 ft | 6,010 cfs |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 17.05 ft | 6,210 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1947 | 15.9 ft | 4,080 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CANG1
River
Little Tallapoosa River
County
Carroll, GA
Coordinates
33.5968°N, 85.0794°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Tallapoosa River at US 27 at Carrollton?
The Little Tallapoosa River at US 27 at Carrollton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02413000) 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 Little Tallapoosa River at US 27 at Carrollton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Tallapoosa River at US 27 at Carrollton is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Tallapoosa River rises?
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Where is the Little Tallapoosa River at US 27 at Carrollton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carroll County, Georgia at coordinates 33.5968°N, 85.0794°W. USGS site number: 02413000. 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
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.