River Statement
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
Issued by NWS Birmingham, AL
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610 FGUS84 KBMX 141514 RVSBMX ALC047-105-151515- Hydrologic Statement National Weather Service Birmingham AL 1014 AM CDT Wed May 14 2025 ...River Statement For The Cahaba River... .Rises continue along the Cahaba River drainage basin. 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 Wednesday the stage was 24.8 feet. * Action stage is 15 feet. * Flood stage is 36 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 25.4 feet this evening. * Impact...At 15 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 Thursday morning, or sooner if conditions warrant. Please stay tuned to NOAA Weather radio or your local media for later statements concerning this event. $$