River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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569 FGUS84 KBMX 091405 RVSBMX ALC001-047-051-085-101-101415- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 905 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024 ...River Statement For The Alabama River... .Heavy rainfall possible this week will produce rises on the Alabama River. However, levels are expected to remain below established flood stages, and any overflow along the river should be of minor nature. Stay tuned to later forecast for potential rises. The Alabama River at Montgomery. * At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.1 feet. * Action stage is 26.0 feet. * Flood stage is 35.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 32.0 feet early Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. * Impact...At 26.0 feet...Some flooding of low lying areas and secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the golf course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road occurs at stages around 30 feet and higher. The Alabama River at Selma. * At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 19.6 feet. * Action stage is 30.0 feet. * Flood stage is 45.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 35.1 feet Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. * Impact...At 30.0 feet...Pasture lands below Selma become flooded. 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. $$