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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
913 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...River Statement For The Tallapoosa River...

.Expected heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours will produce 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 8:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 4.2 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will fall to 3.8 feet just after midnight
  tonight. It will then rise to 4.3 feet tomorrow morning. It will
  fall to 4.2 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then rise to
  20.1 feet early Saturday morning. It will 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.


The Tallapoosa River at The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.3 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.3 feet
  Saturday morning.
* 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.


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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