River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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322 FGUS84 KBMX 170058 RVSBMX ALC051-087-101-180100- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 758 PM CDT Sat Mar 16 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 7:15 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.3 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 25.0 feet. * Forecast...The river will rise to 16.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below 15.0 feet by Wednesday 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 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 15.2 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 40.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.3 feet just after midnight 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 Sunday 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. $$