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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
953 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

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

.Heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours 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 9:15 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 6.9 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will will rise to 18.0 feet by Friday evening.
  It will then fall 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 Milstead.
* At 9:30 AM CST Wednesday the stage was 5.5 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 15.7 feet
  Friday morning.
* 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 Thursday 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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