River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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525 FGUS84 KBMX 161433 RVSBMX ALC047-105-171600- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 933 AM CDT Thu May 16 2024 ...River Statement For The Cahaba River... .Heavy rainfall that is forecast to fall tonight into this weekend 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 9:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.4 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 36.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above action stage on Sunday evening and continue to rise and crest near 17.0 feet Monday morning. * 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. Another statement will be issued by Friday 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. $$