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Hydrologic Statement

National Weather Service Birmingham AL

1027 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025



...River Statement For The Black Warrior River...



.Heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours is producing rises on the

Black Warrior River. However, levels are expected to remain below

established flood stages, and any overflow along the river should be

of minor nature.





The Black Warrior River at Bankhead Lock and Dam.

* At 9:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 187.0 feet.

* Action stage is 188.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 189.0 feet.

* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 188.1 feet

  this afternoon.

* Impact...At 189.0 feet... Flooding of farm land and low-lying wood

  lands in the area occurs.





The Black Warrior River at Holt Lock and Dam.

* At 9:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 136.8 feet.

* Action stage is 138.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 140.0 feet.

* Forecast...The river will rise to 138.1 feet just after midnight

  tonight. It will then fall to 127.4 feet early Friday afternoon. It

  will rise to 127.5 feet Friday evening. It will then fall again and

  remain below flood stage.

* Impact...At 140.0 feet...Some minor flooding of low-lying areas

  occurs.





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.





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