Tallahala Creek at Laurel
Critical Stages
12' - Action
13' - Flood
16.5' - Moderate
19' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 4:20 PM CST 12/15/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: -0.09 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 PM 12/15 | 0.1 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/16 | 0.1 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/16 | 0.1 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/16 | 0.1 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/16 | 0.1 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/17 | 0 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/17 | 0 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/17 | 0 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/17 | 0 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/18 | 0 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/18 | 0 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/18 | 0 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/18 | 0 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/19 | -0.1 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/19 | -0.1 | -999 |
| 12 PM 12/19 | -0.1 | -999 |
| 6 PM 12/19 | -0.1 | -999 |
| 12 AM 12/20 | -0.1 | -999 |
| 6 AM 12/20 | -0.1 | -999 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 4:20 PM 12/15 | -0.09 | -999 |
| 4:08 PM 12/15 | -0.14 | -999 |
| 3:56 PM 12/15 | -0.17 | -999 |
| 3:45 PM 12/15 | -0.28 | -999 |
| 3:37 PM 12/15 | -0.45 | -999 |
| 3:25 PM 12/15 | -0.55 | -999 |
| 3:15 PM 12/15 | -0.5 | -999 |
| 3:00 PM 12/15 | -0.5 | -999 |
| 2:45 PM 12/15 | -0.56 | -999 |
| 2:30 PM 12/15 | -0.49 | -999 |
| 2:15 PM 12/15 | -0.48 | -999 |
| 2:00 PM 12/15 | -0.53 | -999 |
| 1:45 PM 12/15 | -0.47 | -999 |
| 1:30 PM 12/15 | -0.47 | -999 |
| 1:15 PM 12/15 | -0.46 | -999 |
| 1:00 PM 12/15 | -0.5 | -999 |
| 12:45 PM 12/15 | -0.48 | -999 |
| 12:30 PM 12/15 | -0.43 | -999 |
| 12:15 PM 12/15 | -0.46 | -999 |
| 12:00 PM 12/15 | -0.46 | -999 |
| 11:45 AM 12/15 | -0.42 | -999 |
| 11:30 AM 12/15 | -0.35 | -999 |
| 11:15 AM 12/15 | -0.43 | -999 |
| 11:00 AM 12/15 | -0.41 | -999 |
| 10:45 AM 12/15 | -0.42 | -999 |
| 10:30 AM 12/15 | -0.37 | -999 |
| 10:15 AM 12/15 | -0.4 | -999 |
| 10:00 AM 12/15 | -0.37 | -999 |
| 9:45 AM 12/15 | -0.3 | -999 |
| 9:30 AM 12/15 | -0.41 | -999 |
23' -
Numerous homes and businesses are inundated by highwater east of the Southern Railroad tracks.
19.5' -
Water reaches the underclearence of State Highway 15 bridge.
19' -
Water begins to flood houses in the the northeast portion of Laurel along the creek between U.S. Highway 11 and Interstate 59. Water covers Brown Street and Center Avenue in South laurel.
16.5' -
Water begins to affect building on the right bank just downstream near Highway 15. Several other buildings further downstream are affected as well.
16' -
Water begins to cover Old Sandersville Road.
13' -
Agricultural and lowland flooding is becoming more widespread along and near the creek.
11' -
Water begins to overflow banks.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 1919 | 26 |
| Apr 1, 1900 | 24 |
| Apr 14, 1974 | 23.28 |
| Apr 7, 1964 | 23.13 |
| Feb 23, 1961 | 22.32 |
| Feb 17, 1990 | 21.34 |
| Apr 14, 1980 | 20.84 |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 20.77 |
| Apr 1, 1938 | 20.7 |
| Jan 21, 1947 | 20.29 |
| Mar 5, 1979 | 20.27 |
| Apr 16, 1969 | 20.22 |
| Jan 26, 1990 | 20.02 |
| Mar 13, 2016 | 19.98 |
| Jan 20, 1987 | 19.93 |
| Mar 30, 1980 | 19.92 |
| Apr 9, 2014 | 19.36 |
| Mar 1, 1987 | 19.15 |
| Dec 6, 1982 | 19.12 |
| Feb 3, 1983 | 19.12 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
