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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
1043 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

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

.Heavy rainfall this week 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 Marion Junction.
* At 10:00 AM 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 31.8 feet Sunday
  morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* 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.


The Cahaba River at Suttle.
* At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.0 feet.
* Action stage is 28.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 32.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 28.9 feet Sunday
  morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
* Impact...At 32.0 feet...Flooding of pasture lands and low-lying
  agricultural lands occurs in the Suttle area.


Another statement will be issued by Wednesday 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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