Rivers in Alabama
Tallapoosa River at Tallapoosa Water Plant
Below flood stage
5.02ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 8:15 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 25.00 ft
- Record crest
- 42.13 ft1990
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 38.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 32.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 25.00 ft |
| Action | 15.00 ft |
- 45.00 ftWater reaches the floor of the U.S. Highway 231 Bridge. The top deck of the water plant intake structure begins to flood.
- 44.00 ftSome homes around Seth Henry Drive are subject to flooding.
- 43.00 ftWater approaches US 231 just north of the river bridge. A few homes on the south end of Butler Court are flooded.
- 42.00 ftThe main building at Wind Creek Casino begins to flood.
- 41.00 ftAlmost all of the parking lot at Wind Creek Casino is flooded.
- 40.00 ftHomes and property on Davis Lane flood. The lower sections of the bridge on Dozier Road will begin to flood.
- 39.00 ftFlood waters reach several businesses near the intersection of US 231 and County Road 74 (Old Wetumpka Highway).
- 38.00 ftRed Eagle Honor Farm is flooded as water rises above this stage. Water approaches homes and businesses west of US 231 and Redland Road.
- 37.00 ftWater overflows the intersection of Redland and Old Rifle Range Roads. Much of the parking lot around the Wind Creek Casino is flooded.
- 36.00 ftFlood waters overflow the areas around the intersection of Anderson and Brooks roads.
- 34.00 ftEvacuations become necessary at Red Eagle Farm as water rises to this stage and higher.
- 33.00 ftProperty around Red Eagle Honor Farm floods.
- 32.00 ftSome residences off Lower Wetumpka Road in the Flatwood Community are subject to flooding as water rises between 32 and 36 feet.
- 31.00 ftLower deck of water plant intake structure begins to flood.
- 25.50 ftDozier Road on the Montgomery County side is closed due to water over the roadway.
- 25.00 ftExtensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30 feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground.
- 15.00 ftLow areas near the junction with the Coosa River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
48 crests on NOAA’s list since 1971.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 18, 1990 | 42.13 ft |
| 2 | April 15, 1979 | 37.90 ft |
| 3 | March 5, 1971 | 35.00 ft |
| 4 | June 21, 1989 | 34.75 ft |
| 5 | March 11, 1998 | 34.59 ft |
| 6 | March 7, 2020 | 34.12 ft |
| 7 | May 11, 2003 | 33.66 ft |
| 8 | December 25, 2015 | 33.65 ft |
| 9 | March 29, 2023 | 33.59 ft |
| 10 | April 2, 2005 | 33.37 ft |
| 11 | July 3, 2003 | 32.85 ft |
| 12 | April 2, 1977 | 32.60 ft |
| 13 | April 9, 2014 | 31.76 ft |
| 14 | April 2, 1973 | 31.40 ft |
| 15 | February 14, 2024 | 30.91 ft |
| 16 | April 3, 1976 | 30.50 ft |
| 17 | March 31, 1980 | 30.40 ft |
| 18 | April 9, 2025 | 30.07 ft |
| 19 | March 29, 2005 | 29.88 ft |
| 20 | October 7, 1995 | 29.70 ft |
| 21 | July 9, 1994 | 29.59 ft |
| 22 | February 21, 1990 | 29.31 ft |
| 23 | March 22, 2001 | 29.10 ft |
| 24 | August 4, 1984 | 28.90 ft |
| 25 | March 9, 1996 | 28.68 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 9, 2025: 30.07 ft
- March 11, 2024: 25.15 ft
- February 14, 2024: 30.91 ft
- March 29, 2023: 33.59 ft
- April 8, 2022: 27.79 ft
- February 6, 2022: 28.60 ft
- March 7, 2020: 34.12 ft
- April 21, 2019: 28.51 ft
- December 30, 2018: 26.58 ft
- July 26, 2017: 12.36 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time. Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.