Station Name: SHADES CREEK AT ELDER ST NEAR SPRINGDALE AL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 715 feet

Nearest Address:
311 Elder St
Birmingham, AL 35210
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 33.52093809, -86.7169325

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued February 26 at 6:09PM CST by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Thu February 26, 2026, 6:09 PM
Expires: Thu February 26, 2026, 7:00 PM

At 609 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Edgewater, or near Fairfield, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Hueytown, Fairfield, Pleasant Grove, Midfield, Adamsville, Brighton, Sylvan Springs, Mulga, Maytown, Birmingham Fairgounds, B.j.c.c., Edgewater, Kingston, Five Points South, and Ensley.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Flood Advisory issued February 26 at 6:05PM CST until February 26 at 9:15PM CST by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Thu February 26, 2026, 6:05 PM
Expires: Thu February 26, 2026, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected over the next three hours. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Jefferson and Walker. * WHEN...Until 915 PM CST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas can be expected. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 602 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms developing from west to east that are expected to move across similar locations. This may cause urban and small stream flooding, and will watch closely for flash flood potential. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Birmingham, Vestavia Hills, Bessemer, Homewood, Mountain Brook, Trussville, Hueytown, Gardendale, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Fairfield, Fultondale, Center Point, Pleasant Grove, Tarrant, Midfield, Adamsville, Brighton and Lipscomb.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued February 26 at 6:23PM CST until February 26 at 7:00PM CST by NWS Huntsville AL

Effective: Thu February 26, 2026, 6:23 PM
Expires: Thu February 26, 2026, 7:00 PM

SVRHUN The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... West central Marshall County in northeastern Alabama... Northeastern Cullman County in north central Alabama... Southern Morgan County in north central Alabama... * Until 700 PM CST. * At 623 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Falkville, or 8 miles south of Hartselle, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Cullman, Hartselle, Arab, Falkville, Holly Pond, Vinemont, Baileyton, West Point, Eva, and Hulaco.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.