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Hydrologic Statement

National Weather Service Birmingham AL

238 PM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025



...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 Milstead.

* At 2:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 27.5 feet.

* Action stage is 15.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.

* Forecast...The river will rise to 32.0 feet tomorrow morning. It

  will then fall to 14.9 feet Friday evening. It will rise to 15.0

  feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall again and remain

  below flood stage.

* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Considerable low land flooding occurs.

  Livestock should be moved to higher ground.





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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