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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
824 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...River Statement For The Alabama And Tallapoosa Rivers...

.Expected heavy rainfall during the next 60 hours will produce rises
on the Alabama and Tallapoosa Rivers. 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 Tuesday the stage was 21.8 feet.
* Action stage is 26.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.6 feet
  Sunday morning.
* 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 Tallapoosa River at The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.9 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.7 feet
  early Saturday afternoon.
* 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.


The Tallapoosa River at Milstead.
* At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 5.9 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 19.9 feet early Friday afternoon.
  It will then fall to 19.2 feet Friday evening. It will rise to 20.7
  feet early Saturday afternoon. 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.


Another statement will be issued by Wednesday 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.


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