River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
Issued by National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
1105 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 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 The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* At 10:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.7 feet
  this evening.
* Impact...At 20.0 feet...Creeks start to back up and cut off access
  to pastures. A few secondary roads begin to flood.


The Tallapoosa River at Milstead.
* At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.7 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.8 feet
  this afternoon.
* 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 Tuesday 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.


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