River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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423 FGUS84 KBMX 170028 RVSBMX ALC047-105-180030- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 728 PM CDT Thu May 16 2024 ...River Statement For The Cahaba River at Marion Junction... .Periods of heavy rainfall is forecast to fall tonight through Saturday. This will lead to rises on the Cahaba River at Marion Junction. 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 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.1 feet. * Action stage is 15 feet. * Flood stage is 36 feet. * Forecast...The river will fall to 3.8 feet tomorrow morning. It will then rise to 13.2 feet by early Sunday morning then to 16.7 feet by Monday morning. It will fall Monday night and remain below flood stage. * Impact...At 15 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 evening, or sooner if conditions warrant. Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or your local media for later statements concerning this event. $$