River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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922 FGUS84 KBMX 190153 RVSBMX ALC047-105-200200- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 853 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025 ...River Statement For The Cahaba River... .Recent heavy rainfall 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 Wednesday the stage was 11.1 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 36.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will rise to 16.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall to 14.7 feet Friday morning. It will rise to 16.0 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall again and remain below flood stage. * 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 Thursday 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. $$