River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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364 FGUS84 KBMX 130059 RVSBMX ALC051-087-101-140100- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 759 PM CDT Tue Mar 12 2024 ...River Statement For The Tallapoosa River... The Tallapoosa River at The Tallapoosa Water Plant. * At 7:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.4 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 25.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below action stage Friday morning though the forecast could be revised upward depending on rainfall Friday through the weekend. * Impact...At 25.0 feet...Extensive flooding of lowland areas begins west of the river and north of Anderson Road between stages of 25 to 30 feet. Any livestock and farm equipment should be moved to higher ground. The Tallapoosa River at Milstead. * At 7:30 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.0 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below action stage Wednesday 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 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. $$