River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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517 FGUS84 KBMX 091533 RVSBMX ALC051-101-101545- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1033 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024 ...River Statement For The Tallapoosa River... .Heavy rainfall this week will produce 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 The Tallapoosa Water Plant. * At 10:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.3 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 25.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 20.7 feet early Saturday afternoon. * 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 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. $$