TALLAPOOSA RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
April 24, 2025


Total streamflow across the Tallapoosa River was last observed at 6,023 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 11,946 acre-ft of water today; about 42% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 14,344 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 Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works reporting a streamflow rate of 2,660 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Tallapoosa River, with a gauge stage of 5.73 ft at this location. 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 2025-04-24
Discharge Volume 11,946 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 6,023.0 cfs
+348.0 cfs (+6.13%)
Percent of Normal 41.99%
Maximum 144,210.0 cfs
2020-03-07
Seasonal Avg 14,344 cfs
       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Tallapoosa River Below Tallapoosa
USGS 02411930
276 cfs 2.33 ft 4.15
Tallapoosa River Near Heflin
USGS 02412000
477 cfs 4.16 ft 22.31
Tallapoosa River At Wadley Al
USGS 02414500
1220 cfs 4.03 ft 2.52
Tallapoosa River Nr New Site
USGS 02414715
1390 cfs 3.45 ft 26.36
Tallapoosa River Near Mont.-Mont. Water Works
USGS 02419890
2660 cfs 5.73 ft -2.56
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge

Weather Forecast

Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Tallapoosa River runs 265 miles (426 km) from the southern end of the Appalachian Mountains in Georgia, United States, southward and westward into Alabama. It is formed by the confluence of McClendon Creek and Mud Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. Lake Martin at Alexander City, Alabama is a large and popular water recreation area formed by a dam on the river. The Tallapoosa joins the Coosa River about 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Montgomery near Wetumpka (in Elmore County) to form the Alabama River.
There are four hydroelectric dams on the Tallapoosa: Yates, Thurlow, Martin and Harris dams. They are important sources of electricity generation for Alabama Power (a unit of the Southern Company) and recreation for the public.