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Tallapoosa River at Tallapoosa Water Plant
Critical Stages
15' - Action
25' - Flood
32' - Moderate
38' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 11:15 AM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 4.07 ft
Flow: 1.36 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 9:15 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 9:00 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 8:45 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 8:30 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 8:15 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 8:00 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 7:45 AM 12/15 | 4.05 | 1.35 |
| 7:30 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 7:15 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 7:00 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 6:45 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 6:30 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 6:15 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 6:00 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 5:45 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 5:30 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 5:15 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 5:00 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 4:45 AM 12/15 | 4.06 | 1.35 |
| 4:30 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 4:15 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
| 4:00 AM 12/15 | 4.07 | 1.36 |
45' -
Water reaches the floor of the U.S. Highway 231 Bridge. The top deck of the water plant intake structure begins to flood.
44' -
Some homes around Seth Henry Drive are subject to flooding.
43' -
Water approaches US 231 just north of the river bridge. A few homes on the south end of Butler Court are flooded.
42' -
The main building at Wind Creek Casino begins to flood.
41' -
Almost all of the parking lot at Wind Creek Casino is flooded.
40' -
Homes and property on Davis Lane flood. The lower sections of the bridge on Dozier Road will begin to flood.
39' -
Flood waters reach several businesses near the intersection of US 231 and County Road 74 (Old Wetumpka Highway).
38' -
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' -
Water overflows the intersection of Redland and Old Rifle Range Roads. Much of the parking lot around the Wind Creek Casino is flooded.
36' -
Flood waters overflow the areas around the intersection of Anderson and Brooks roads.
34' -
Evacuations become necessary at Red Eagle Farm as water rises to this stage and higher.
33' -
Property around Red Eagle Honor Farm floods.
32' -
Some residences off Lower Wetumpka Road in the Flatwood Community are subject to flooding as water rises between 32 and 36 feet.
31' -
Lower deck of water plant intake structure begins to flood.
25.5' -
Dozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed due to water over the roadway.
25' -
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' -
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.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 1990 | 42.13 |
| Apr 15, 1979 | 37.9 |
| Mar 5, 1971 | 35 |
| Jun 21, 1989 | 34.75 |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 34.59 |
| Mar 7, 2020 | 34.12 |
| May 11, 2003 | 33.66 |
| Dec 25, 2015 | 33.65 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 33.59 |
| Apr 2, 2005 | 33.37 |
| Jul 3, 2003 | 32.85 |
| Apr 2, 1977 | 32.6 |
| Apr 9, 2014 | 31.76 |
| Apr 2, 1973 | 31.4 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 30.91 |
| Apr 3, 1976 | 30.5 |
| Mar 31, 1980 | 30.4 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 30.07 |
| Mar 29, 2005 | 29.88 |
| Oct 7, 1995 | 29.7 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
