River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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561 FGUS84 KBMX 091532 RVSBMX ALC051-087-101-101530- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1032 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024 ...River Statement For The Tallapoosa River... .Heavy rainfall this week 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 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 3.9 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will fall to 3.7 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then rise to 17.9 feet early Friday morning. It will fall to 17.5 feet early Friday afternoon. It will then rise to 20.9 feet Saturday morning. It will 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. 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. $$