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Tallapoosa River at US 78 near Tallapoosa

National Weather Service gauge TLAG1 · Georgia · Haralson County · 33.7408, -85.3364 · USGS 02411930

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 22.0 ft; major flooding begins at 27.0 ft.

Action stage13.0 ft
Minor flooding16.0 ft
Moderate flooding22.0 ft
Major flooding27.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

13.0 ftBankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78.
16.0 ftFlood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78.
18.0 ftMinor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78. The flood waters will be up to two feet deep in some locations.
20.0 ftMinor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78. The flood waters will be up to 4 feet deep in some locations.
22.0 ftModerate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78. The flood waters will be up to 6 feet deep in some locations and cover large portions of agricultural areas. A farm home and other structures on the property at the end of Coggins Road will begin to flood.
24.0 ftSignificant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 78. The flood waters will be up to 8 feet deep in some locations and cover large portions of agricultural areas. A farm home and other structures on the property at the end of Coggins Road will be flooded up to two feet deep.

Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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