River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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261 FGUS84 KBMX 110124 RVSBMX ALC001-047-051-085-101-120130- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 824 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024 ...River Statement For The Alabama River... .Heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours is producing 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. The Alabama River at Montgomery. * At 7:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 25.6 feet. * Action stage is 26.0 feet. * Flood stage is 35.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 28.4 feet tomorrow evening. * 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. Another statement will be issued by Saturday 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. $$