Tallapoosa River at Milstead
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 40.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 46.0 ft; major flooding begins at 53.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 40.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 46.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 53.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 54.0 ft on Dec 10, 1919 (historic crest)
- 50.9 ft on Mar 15, 1929 (historic crest)
- 49.9 ft on Mar 17, 1990 (historic crest)
- 49.0 ft on Nov 28, 1943 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Calera · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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