Total streamflow across the
Little Tallapoosa River
was last observed at
326
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
646
acre-ft of water today; about 37%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
873 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2015-12-25 when daily discharge volume was observed at
16,070 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al
reporting a streamflow rate of 175 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon
with a gauge stage of 3.17 ft.
This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Little Tallapoosa River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 982 ft, the
Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton.
The Little Tallapoosa River is a tributary of the Tallapoosa River, located in Alabama and Georgia. It flows for approximately 49 miles and has a drainage basin of 479 square miles. The river's name is derived from the Creek Indian language, and it played an important role in the history of the area during the Civil War.
There are several reservoirs and dams along the Little Tallapoosa River, including Lake Wedowee, R. L. Harris Reservoir, and West Point Lake. These dams provide hydroelectric power, flood control, and water supply for local communities.
Recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming are popular along the Little Tallapoosa River. The river also supports agricultural activities, with farms and ranches located along its banks. Overall, the Little Tallapoosa River is an important natural resource for both Georgia and Alabama.
Last Updated | 2024-12-21 |
Discharge Volume | 646 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
325.7 cfs
-17.6 cfs (-5.13%) |
Percent of Normal | 37.29% |
Maximum |
16,070.0 cfs
2015-12-25 |
Seasonal Avg | 873 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Little Tallapoosa River (Us 27) At Carrollton
USGS 02413000 |
44 cfs | 2.75 ft | -9.52 | |||||
Little Tallapoosa River Below Bowdon
USGS 02413210 |
107 cfs | 3.17 ft | -4.46 | |||||
Little Tallapoosa River Near Newell Al
USGS 02413300 |
175 cfs | 2.36 ft | -4.37 |
Little Tallapoosa River is a 97-mile-long (156 km) river in Georgia and Alabama, in the United States. It rises in northern Carroll County, Georgia near the city of Villa Rica and flows southwest into Alabama, joining the Tallapoosa River in Randolph County near the head of R.L. Harris Reservoir.
In May 2012, Aimee Copeland, a 24-year-old graduate student fell from a zip-line into the Little Tallapoosa River. She suffered a deep cut in her leg and contracted necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating bacterial disease. She was forced to have her leg amputated a week after the accident.