River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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104 FGUS84 KBMX 101710 RVSBMX ALC051-087-101-111715- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1210 PM CDT Fri May 10 2024 ...River Statement For The Tallapoosa River... .Heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours is producing 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 11:30 AM CDT Friday the stage was 18.1 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.6 feet this evening. * 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 Saturday afternoon, 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. $$