Quick answer
For water damage in Tallapoosa, GA, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. City customers call 770-574-2345 about a leak at the meter; Haralson County Water Authority customers call 770-646-5375. Then call a water damage restoration company; drying should start within 24 to 48 hours, before mold sets in.
Do this first
After-hours water lines.
- Shut off the water. Close your main valve, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. The City of Tallapoosa bills for water and sewer; for a leak at the meter, call 770-574-2345 on weekdays. The city's public works lists 911 for emergencies. Haralson County Water Authority customers call 770-646-5375.
- Make it safe and document it. Cut power to wet rooms from a dry spot, photograph the damage, then report the claim.
- Start drying within 24 to 48 hours. Crawlspaces, basements, and slab homes with carpet hold moisture longer than they look.
FEMA's flood map puts about 6% of the land inside Tallapoosa in the high-risk flood zone, mostly along Greene Creek, Walker Creek, and Tallapoosa River. The map panels for this area took effect between 2007 and 2011. Check your own address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center. Never drive or walk through moving water, and treat floodwater as contaminated.
What to know about water damage in Tallapoosa
19.96 ft
The record crest of the Tallapoosa River at US 78 near Tallapoosa, on March 16, 2025. Three of its four highest crests have come since 2020, including 19.56 feet in February 2020. Flooding starts at 16 feet, and at 20 feet water is up to 4 feet deep in fields along the river.
Source: National Water Prediction Service, Tallapoosa River at US 78
Older homes
About 53% of homes in Tallapoosa were built before 1980, and the median year built is 1978. About 55% are owner-occupied. Older supply lines and water heaters fail more often, and crawlspaces stay damp after a leak.
A town that named a river
Tallapoosa was incorporated in 1860, and the community lent its name to the Tallapoosa River. The name comes from the Creek words for town and grandmother. US 78 runs through town as Atlanta Street, and I-20 Exit 5 is about 5 miles south.
Source: Wikipedia
Sewer plant repairs
Tallapoosa is listed for a $7 million state clean water loan to repair its wastewater plant, including drainage, equipment, and structural issues, according to Georgia's 2026 clean water funding plan.
Source: GEFA 2026 clean water plan
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How often does Haralson County get flash flood warnings?
The National Weather Service issued 15 flash flood warnings that included Haralson County from 2016 through November 11, 2026, peaking at 5 in 2021. Each one means flooding is happening or about to happen.
Source: our count from the National Weather Service warning archive, Iowa Environmental Mesonet.
| Year | Warnings |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Cost and insurance in Tallapoosa
How much does water damage restoration cost in Tallapoosa?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Tallapoosa River flooding needs a separate flood policy. Older homes on crawlspaces take longer.
Other Haralson County numbers
Septic backup
The Haralson County Environmental Health office handles septic permits and failing systems: 770-646-4301. For a public health emergency after hours, the state line is 1-866-782-4584.
Emergency management
Haralson County EMA posts storm and flood updates and coordinates shelters and road closures: 770-646-2036. Call 911 for anyone in danger.
Source: Haralson County
Power outage
More than one utility serves Haralson County, so call the one on your power bill. It depends on your address.
Sources: each utility's outage page; county list from Georgia 811
Water removal and restoration in Tallapoosa
The company that answers handles Tallapoosa River floodwater, storm runoff, and leaks in older homes on crawlspaces, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Tallapoosa questions
Am I on city water or county water?
Check your bill. The City of Tallapoosa bills for water, sewer, and gas; call City Hall at 770-574-2345. Haralson County Water Authority customers call 770-646-5375. If you have no bill, you are on a private well.
Is the Tallapoosa River flooding more often?
The US 78 gauge set its record of 19.96 feet in March 2025. Its other top crests were 19.56 feet in February 2020, 19.25 feet in May 2003, and 19.19 feet in February 2025.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 30176, including Tallapoosa and nearby parts of the county.
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