River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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705 FGUS84 KBMX 091548 RVSBMX ALC063-065-091-125-101600- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1048 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024 ...River Statement For The Black Warrior River... .Heavy rainfall this week will produce rises on the Black Warrior River. However, levels are expected to remain below established flood stages, and any overflow along the river should be of minor nature. The Black Warrior River at Oliver Lock and Dam. * At 10:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 98.9 feet. * Action stage is 122.0 feet. * Flood stage is 129.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 128.2 feet early Friday afternoon. * Impact...At 125.0 feet...Flooding of some roads leading into homes in the Hemphill Bend area southwest of Tuscaloosa occurs. Another statement will be issued by Wednesday morning, or sooner if conditions warrant. Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or your local media for later statements concerning this event. It is emphasized that these forecasts are based on rainfall that has already occurred and on additional rainfall expected during the next 48 hours. If more rainfall than is currently forecast occurs it may become necessary to revise these forecasts upward. $$