River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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685 FGUS84 KBMX 130101 RVSBMX ALC001-047-051-085-101-140100- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 801 PM CDT Tue Mar 12 2024 ...River Statement For The Alabama River... The Alabama River at Montgomery. * At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 30.8 feet. * Action stage is 26.0 feet. * Flood stage is 35.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below action stage Friday morning though the forecast could be revised upward depending on rainfall Friday through the weekend. * 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 Alabama River at Selma. * At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 38.2 feet. * Action stage is 30.0 feet. * Flood stage is 45.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below action stage Thursday evening. * Impact...At 45.0 feet...Extensive overflow of low lying lands in the area begins. Some low roads in the area begin to flood. 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. $$