River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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416 FGUS84 KBMX 120145 RVSBMX ALC051-087-101-130145- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 845 PM CDT Sat May 11 2024 ...River Statement For The Tallapoosa River... .Recent heavy rainfall has produced rises on the Tallapoosa River. However, levels are expected to remain below established flood stages, and any overflow along the river should be of minor nature. The Tallapoosa River at Milstead. * At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 17.1 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 5.3 feet Thursday evening. * Impact...At 15.0 feet...Overflow of pasture lands occurs. Cattle may need to be moved if higher stages are forecast. The Tallapoosa River at The Tallapoosa Water Plant. * At 8:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 19.5 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 25.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 8.1 feet Thursday evening. * Impact...At 15.0 feet...Low areas near the junction with the Coosa River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet. Another statement will be issued by Sunday 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. $$