River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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142 FGUS84 KBMX 150116 RVSBMX ALC047-105-160115- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 816 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2024 ...River Statement For The Cahaba River at Marion Junction... .Heavy rainfall is forecast to produce rises along the Cahaba River at Marion Junction. However, levels are expected to remain below established flood stages, and any overflow along the river should be of minor nature. The Cahaba River at Marion Junction. * At 7:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet. * Action stage is 15 feet. * Flood stage is 36 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet Monday morning. * Impact...At 15 feet...Flooding around Oakmulgee Creek begins and cattle need to be moved to higher ground. Overflow of pasture lands increases at stages above 20 feet. Another statement will be issued by Friday morning, or sooner if conditions warrant. Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or your local media for later statements concerning this event. $$