River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
858 AM CDT Mon Mar 11 2024

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


The Tallapoosa River at Milstead.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 25.9 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall 15.0 feet
  on Wednesday.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Considerable low land flooding occurs.
  Livestock should be moved to higher ground.


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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