River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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280 FGUS84 KBMX 120152 RVSBMX ALC047-105-130200- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 852 PM CDT Sun May 11 2025 ...River Statement For The Cahaba River... .Heavy rainfall this weekend is producing rises on the Cahaba River. 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 8:00 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 16.2 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 36.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.0 feet tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 15.0 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 Monday 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. $$