River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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787 FGUS84 KBMX 161305 RVSBMX ALC047-105-171500- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 805 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ...River Statement For The Cahaba River... .Recent heavy rainfall has produced rises on the Cahaba River. 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 AM CDT Friday the stage was 22.6 feet. * Action stage is 15.0 feet. * Flood stage is 36.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below action stage on Saturday and then continue to fall to 8.4 feet by Wednesday morning. * Impact...At 15.0 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 Saturday 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. $$