River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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693 FGUS84 KBMX 251234 RVSBMX ALC047-105-261230- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 734 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024 ...River Statement For The Cahaba River at Marion Junction... .Heavy rainfall is forecast to develop along the Cahaba River basin tonight through tomorrow leading to rises 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 AM CDT Monday the stage was 6.4 feet. * Action stage is 15 feet. * Flood stage is 36 feet. * Forecast...The river will rise to 16.2 feet tomorrow evening. It will then fall to 15.9 feet Wednesday morning. It will rise to 23.7 feet early Friday morning. It will then fall again 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 Tuesday morning, or sooner if conditions warrant. Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or your local media for later statements concerning this event. $$