Tallapoosa River Near Heflin, Ala. Realtime Data
TALLAPOOSA RIVER NEAR HEFLIN, ALA.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
185
Discharge (cfs)
2.8
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 185 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.82 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 135 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is primarily fed by rainfall and is influenced by several tributaries, including the Choccolocco Creek and the Little Tallapoosa River. The river flows through several dams, including the Harris Dam and the Martin Dam, which provide hydroelectric power to the region. Seasonal trends in the river's flow are influenced by precipitation patterns and can vary significantly, with the highest flows typically occurring during the spring months. One interesting fact about the Tallapoosa River is that it is home to several species of fish, including the endangered Coosa River Shiner.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 837.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.82 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 185.0 ft3/s |
| Temperature, water, degC | 7.3 deg C |
| Percent of Normal | 76% |
| Year Over Year Average | 246 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 9,670 cfs |
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