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Hydrologic Statement

National Weather Service Birmingham AL

942 AM CDT Fri May 9 2025



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



.Heavy rainfall over the next 72 hours is expected to produce 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 9:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 11.6 feet.

* Action stage is 15.0 feet.

* Flood stage is 36.0 feet.

* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 16.9 feet

  Monday 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 Saturday 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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