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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
855 PM CDT Mon Apr 7 2025

...River Statement For The Black Warrior River...

.Heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours is producing rises on the
Black Warrior River at Bankhead Lock and Dam. However, levels are
expected to remain below established flood stages, and any overflow
along the river should be of minor nature.


The Black Warrior River at Bankhead Lock and Dam.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 186.8 feet.
* Action stage is 188.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 189.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 188.0 feet
  just after midnight tonight.
* Impact...At 189.0 feet... Flooding of farm land and low-lying wood
  lands in the area occurs.


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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