River Statement
Issued by NWS Huntsville, AL

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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Huntsville AL
1056 PM CDT Fri Mar 15 2024

...River Statement For The Elk River at Fayetteville...

Runoff from recent rainfall is expected to cause river levels on the
Elk River at Fayetteville to remain above action stage overnight.
Although it is not expected to reach flood stage, some nuisance
flooding of lowlands may still occur. If additional rainfall occurs,
the river could still reach Flood Stage.

The Elk River at Fayetteville.
* At 10:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 15.6 feet.
* Action stage is 14.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 17.5 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall below action
  stage by late Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 17.5 feet...bottom land along the river begins to
  flood.

All persons with interests along the river should monitor the latest
forecasts, and be prepared to take necessary precautions to protect
life and property from rising river levels. Additional information
is available at www.weather.gov.
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