River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
915 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...River Statement For The Cahaba River...

.Expected heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours will produce rises
on the Cahaba River. However, levels are expected to remain below
established flood stages, and any overflow along the river should be
of minor nature.


The Cahaba River at Suttle.
* At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.1 feet.
* Action stage is 28.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.4 feet
  Saturday evening.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet...Flooding of pasture lands and low-lying
  agricultural lands occurs in the Suttle area.


The Cahaba River at Marion Junction.
* At 9:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.4 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 36.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 32.7 feet
  early Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Flooding around Oakmulgee Creek begins and
  cattle need to be moved to higher ground. Overflow of pasture
  lands increases at stages above 20 feet.


Another statement will be issued by Wednesday evening, 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.


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