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Hydrologic Statement

National Weather Service Birmingham AL

753 AM CDT Sat May 10 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 The Tallapoosa Water Plant.

* At 7:15 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.3 feet.

* Action stage is 15.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.

* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet

  Tuesday evening.

* 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.





The Alabama River at Montgomery.

* At 7:30 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 22.4 feet.

* Action stage is 26.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 35.0 feet.

* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.6 feet

  Tuesday evening.

* Impact...At 26.0 feet...Some flooding of low lying areas and

  secondary roads begins in the Montgomery area. Flooding of the golf

  course at Maxwell Air Force Base and portions of River Road occurs

  at stages around 30 feet and higher.





Another statement will be issued by Sunday 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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