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Hydrologic Statement
National Weather Service Birmingham AL
748 AM CDT Mon Jun 9 2025

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

.Recent 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 7:15 AM CDT Monday the stage was 14.8 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 25.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 17.1 feet tomorrow morning. It
  will then fall to 17.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will rise
  to 18.3 feet early Wednesday afternoon. 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 Milstead.
* At 7:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.0 feet.
* Action stage is 15.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 40.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to 12.6 feet this afternoon. It will
  then fall to 11.9 feet just after midnight tonight. It will rise to
  15.3 feet early Wednesday afternoon. It will then fall again and
  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 Tuesday 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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