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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
800 PM CDT Sat May 3 2025

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

.Heavy rainfall during the past 48 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 7:00 PM CDT Saturday 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 19.5 feet
  Tuesday morning.
* 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 Sunday 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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