Tallapoosa River at Milstead
Observed Mon, Sep 28, 4:30 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 40.00 ft
- Record crest
- 54.00 ft1919
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 53.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 46.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 40.00 ft |
| Action | 15.00 ft |
- 53.00 ftWater overflows the yards of some homes in the Milstead area.
- 46.00 ftFlooding of some roads in the area begins.
- 40.00 ftExtensive flooding of pasture lands in the area occurs.
- 25.00 ftConsiderable low land flooding occurs. Livestock should be moved to higher ground.
- 15.00 ftOverflow of pasture lands occurs. Cattle may need to be moved if higher stages are forecast.
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
39 crests on NOAA’s list since 1912.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 10, 1919 | 54.00 ft |
| 2 | March 15, 1929 | 50.90 ft |
| 3 | March 17, 1990 | 49.85 ft |
| 4 | November 28, 1943 | 49.00 ft |
| 5 | April 14, 1979 | 48.89 ft |
| 6 | November 29, 1948 | 48.50 ft |
| 7 | March 16, 1912 | 48.20 ft |
| 8 | April 8, 1964 | 47.90 ft |
| 9 | February 26, 1961 | 47.80 ft |
| 10 | December 30, 1915 | 47.20 ft |
| 11 | January 19, 1925 | 47.00 ft |
| 12 | May 9, 2003 | 46.27 ft |
| 13 | April 28, 1944 | 46.10 ft |
| 14 | March 28, 2023 | 45.97 ft |
| 15 | June 21, 1989 | 44.75 ft |
| 16 | July 2, 2003 | 43.34 ft |
| 17 | April 6, 1957 | 43.30 ft |
| 18 | April 1, 1977 | 42.40 ft |
| 19 | March 10, 1998 | 41.58 ft |
| 20 | April 1, 2005 | 40.55 ft |
| 21 | April 23, 1962 | 40.50 ft |
| 22 | April 8, 2014 | 37.52 ft |
| 23 | December 25, 2015 | 36.54 ft |
| 24 | April 20, 2019 | 34.04 ft |
| 25 | May 20, 2013 | 32.26 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 28, 2023: 45.97 ft
- April 20, 2019: 34.04 ft
- December 30, 2018: 25.65 ft
- July 1, 2017: 28.66 ft
- April 2, 2016: 25.62 ft
- December 25, 2015: 36.54 ft
- April 8, 2014: 37.52 ft
- May 20, 2013: 32.26 ft
- January 24, 2012: 14.97 ft
- March 7, 2011: 13.63 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.