River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL

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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
858 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

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

.Recent rainfall has produced 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 8:15 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.6 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.4 feet Sunday
  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.


The Tallapoosa River at Milstead.
* At 8:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.5 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 3.6 feet Sunday
  morning.
* 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 Wednesday 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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