-2893.0 cfs (-28.33%) since yesterday
68.75% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Tallapoosa River
was last observed at
7,317
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
14,513
acre-ft of water today; about 69%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
10,642 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-03-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at
144,210 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al
reporting a streamflow rate of 2,780 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works
with a gauge stage of 6.49 ft.
This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Tallapoosa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 919 ft, the
Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa.
Last Updated
2024-05-02
Streamflow
7,317.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
68.75%
Maximum
144,210.0 cfs
2020-03-07
About the tallapoosa river
The Tallapoosa River, located in Alabama, is approximately 265 miles long and has a rich history dating back to the Creek Indian Wars. The river is fed by several smaller tributaries, including the Little Tallapoosa River and the Chatahoochee River. The hydrology of the river is affected by several dams and reservoirs, including Yates Dam and Lake Martin, Harris Dam and Lake Wedowee, and Thurlow Dam and Lake Tallassee. These dams provide hydroelectric power, flood control, and recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. The Tallapoosa River also plays a significant role in agricultural practices, providing irrigation for crops such as cotton and soybeans. Despite its importance to the local economy, the river has faced ecological challenges such as pollution and habitat destruction in recent decades.
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