River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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477 FGUS84 KBMX 171027 RVSBMX ALC051-087-101-181030- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 527 AM CDT Sun Mar 17 2024 ...River Statement For The Tallapoosa River... The Tallapoosa River at Milstead. * At 4:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.3 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The river has crested and will fall back below 15.0 feet tonight. * 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 late tonight, 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. $$