Tallapoosa River at US 78 near Tallapoosa

Last updated: Aug 11, 2025, 11:16 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 24 - Significant 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.
  • 22 - Moderate 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.
  • 20 - Minor 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.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 33.7408, -85.3364
RFC SERFC
State GA
WFO FFC
County Haralson
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02411930

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 19.96 ft on 03-16-2025
2. 19.19 ft on 02-13-2025
3. 16.25 ft on 01-05-2023
4. 18.34 ft on 05-05-2021
5. 16.61 ft on 03-06-2020

Historic Crests

1. 19.96 ft on 03-16-2025
2. 19.56 ft on 02-07-2020
3. 19.25 ft on 05-06-2003
4. 19.19 ft on 02-13-2025
5. 18.80 ft on 12-23-2013

Low Water Records

(P) -  Preliminary values subject to further review
¹ -  Gauge datum changed during this year

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29 STND
major Flooding 947.00 ft27.00 ft
moderate Flooding 942.00 ft22.00 ft
minor Flooding 936.00 ft16.00 ft
action 933.00 ft13.00 ft
Latest Value 921.43 ft1.43 ft
Gauge Zero 920.00 ft0.00 ft

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WFO Information

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