LITTLE TALLAPOOSA RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024
33.35, -85.52


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

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

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
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
History of the River

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.

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