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Hydrologic Statement

National Weather Service Birmingham AL

1029 AM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025



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



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

Cahaba River near Marion Junction. 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 10:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.8 feet.

* Action stage is 15.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 36.0 feet.

* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 30.8 feet

  early Wednesday afternoon.

* 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 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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