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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
932 AM CDT Thu Apr 10 2025

...River Statement For The Tallapoosa River...

.Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in 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 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 21.1 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below action stage Friday
  morning and to 7.1 feet by Tuesday morning.
* Impact...At 25.0 feet...Considerable low land flooding occurs.
  Livestock should be moved to higher ground.


Another statement will be issued by Friday 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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