River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
855 AM CST Sat Mar 9 2024

...River Statement For The Coosa River...

.Heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours is producing rises on the
Coosa River. However, levels are expected to remain below
established flood stages, and any overflow along the river should be
of minor nature.


The Coosa River at Logan Martin Dam.
* At 8:00 AM CST Saturday the stage was 462.2 feet.
* Action stage is 465.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 467.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 466.8 feet early
  Wednesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 465.5 feet...Some minor flooding of lakeside
  property...including piers and boat ramps...occurs.


Another statement will be issued by Sunday 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.


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