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Hydrologic Statement

National Weather Service Birmingham AL

411 AM CDT Thu May 7 2026



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



.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 3:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet.

* Action stage is 15.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 36.0 feet.

* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.2 feet

  this evening.

* 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 late tonight, 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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