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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Cahaba River at Marion Junction are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
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Zoom Level:14
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 43
Moderate Flood Stage: 40
Flood Stage: 36
Action Stage: 15
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 43.80 ft on 02/24/1961
(2) 42.95 ft on 08/16/1939
(3) 41.70 ft on 03/31/1951
(4) 41.50 ft on 12/30/1942
(5) 41.21 ft on 02/18/1990
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 36.59 ft on 01/01/2019
(2) 32.35 ft on 06/01/2018
(3) 30.27 ft on 04/18/2018
(4) 35.43 ft on 06/27/2017
(5) 30.04 ft on 02/06/2016
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 0.80 ft on 09/15/1954
(2) 0.80 ft on 10/19/1954
(3) 1.00 ft on 09/23/1956
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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43 Flooding from the Cahaba River extends up to 2 miles to the east and one-half mile to the west of the river.
40 Extensive overflow of farm lands around Marion Junction occurs. Some homes and farms begin to be affected.
36 Flooding is confined mainly to farm and pasture lands in the area.
15 Flooding around Oakmulgee Creek begins and cattle need to be moved to higher ground. Overflow of pasture lands increases at stages above 20 feet.

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