River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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475 FGUS84 KBMX 121454 RVSBMX ALC063-107-119-131500- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 954 AM CDT Mon May 12 2025 ...River Statement For The Tombigbee River... .Heavy rainfall over the weekend is producing rises on the Tombigbee River. However, levels are expected to remain below established flood stages, and any overflow along the river should be of minor nature. The Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam. * At 8:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 117.8 feet. * Action stage is 122.0 feet. * Flood stage is 122.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 121.8 feet tomorrow evening. * Impact...At 122.0 feet...Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet. Another statement will be issued by Tuesday 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. $$