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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
923 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...River Statement For The Cahaba River...

.Heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours is producing 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 9:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 6.4 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 36.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.7 feet 
  Friday evening.
* 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 Thursday evening, 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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