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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
142 AM CST Fri Feb 3 2023

...River Statement For The Tombigbee River...

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


The Tombigbee River at Bevill Lock and Dam.
* At 12:00 AM CST Friday the stage was 118.3 feet.
* Action stage is 122.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 122.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 121.7 feet 
  just after midnight tonight into Saturday morning.
* Impact...At 122.0 feet...Cattle in low-lying areas of Southern 
  Pickens County should be moved to higher ground. Cattle are cutoff 
  in lowlands of Southern Pickens County at stages above 122 feet.


Another statement will be issued by the afternoon, 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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