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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
821 PM CST Sun Dec 29 2024

...River Statement For The Tallapoosa River...

.Heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours is producing 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 CST Sunday the stage was 9.8 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet
  early Tuesday 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.


Another statement will be issued by Monday 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.


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