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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
839 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...River Statement For The Tallapoosa River...

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


The Tallapoosa River at The Tallapoosa Water Plant.
* At 8:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 5.8 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 17.5 feet Saturday evening. It
  will then fall to 17.2 feet early Sunday morning. It will rise to
  18.5 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall again and remain
  below flood stage.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Low areas near the junction with the Coosa
  River begin to overflow. Extensive flooding of low lying areas
  begins between US 231 and the river at stages of 15 to 25 feet.


The Tallapoosa River at Wadley.
* At 8:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 2.9 feet.
* Action stage is 13.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 13.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.7 feet
  tomorrow evening.
* Impact...At 13.0 feet...Flooding of pasture lands in the area
  occurs and cattle and farm equipment should be moved to higher
  ground if higher stages are forecast.


The Tallapoosa River at Milstead.
* At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.3 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 16.0 feet Saturday morning. It
  will then fall to 15.8 feet early Saturday afternoon. It will rise
  to 19.0 feet early Sunday afternoon. It will then fall to 9.5 feet
  early Tuesday afternoon. It will then rise again but remain below
  flood stage.
* Impact...At 15.0 feet...Overflow of pasture lands occurs. Cattle
  may need to be moved if higher stages are forecast.


Another statement will be issued by Friday 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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