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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
803 PM CDT Fri May 2 2025

...River Statement For The Cahaba River at Marion Junction...

.Recent heavy rainfall 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 Friday the stage was 4.0 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 36.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.9 feet
  early Monday afternoon.
* 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 Saturday 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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