River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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508 FGUS84 KBMX 130056 RVSBMX ALC051-087-101-140100- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 756 PM CDT Sun May 12 2024 ...River Statement For The Tallapoosa River... .Heavy rainfall forecast during the next 48 hours 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 Milstead. * At 7:30 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 5.1 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will rise to 9.1 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then rise to 16.3 feet early Thursday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. * Impact...At 15.0 feet...Overflow of pasture lands occurs. Cattle may need to be moved if higher stages are forecast. The Tallapoosa River at The Tallapoosa Water Plant. * At 7:15 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.5 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 25.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 19.4 feet Wednesday evening. * 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 Monday evening, 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. $$