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

...River Statement For The Alabama River...

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


The Alabama River at Montgomery.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.1 feet.
* Action stage is 26.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.1 feet
  early Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 26.0 feet...Some flooding of low lying areas and
  secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the
  golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road
  occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher.


The Alabama River at Selma.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 20.0 feet.
* Action stage is 30.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 45.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 35.4 feet Sunday
  evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 30.0 feet...Pasture lands below Selma become flooded.


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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