Little Tallapoosa River at GA 100 near Bowdon
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 23.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.5 ft on Sep 22, 2009 (historic crest)
- 18.1 ft on Dec 26, 2015 (historic crest)
- 18.0 ft on Dec 24, 2015 (historic crest)
- 17.6 ft on Apr 7, 2014 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 15.0 ft | Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. |
| 19.0 ft | Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. |
| 23.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. Flood waters approach the foundations of some farm structures. |
| 28.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. The water level will approach the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it. The flood waters will impact farm structures several feet deep and surround a few homes. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
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