Station Name: VILLAGE CREEK NEAR PRATT CITY, ALABAMA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 535 feet

Nearest Address:
1018 Avenue E
Birmingham, AL 35218
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 33.5239948, -86.8911032

Nearby Water Temperatures

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 27 at 6:53AM CDT until July 27 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 6:53 AM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 7:30 AM

At 653 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Vandiver, or 9 miles southeast of Leeds, moving south at 30 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include... Sylacauga, Leeds, Chelsea, Childersburg, Columbiana, Wilsonville, Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Oak Grove, Bon Air, Alpine Bay Resort, Vandiver, Coosa Island, Logan Martin Dam, Logan Martin Lake, Sterrett, Gaston Steam Plant, and Mignon.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 27 at 6:37AM CDT until July 27 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 6:37 AM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 7:30 AM

SVRBMX The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Talladega County in east central Alabama... Northeastern Shelby County in central Alabama... Southwestern St. Clair County in central Alabama... * Until 730 AM CDT. * At 637 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bald Rock, or over Moody, moving south at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Sylacauga, Pell City, Leeds, Moody, Chelsea, Childersburg, Columbiana, Wilsonville, Vincent, Harpersville, Westover, Oak Grove, Bon Air, Alpine Bay Resort, Bald Rock, Vandiver, Coosa Island, Logan Martin Dam, Logan Martin Lake, and Sterrett.

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

Flood Advisory issued July 27 at 7:01AM CDT until July 27 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 7:01 AM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Clay, St. Clair and Talladega. * WHEN...Until 900 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 701 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Talladega, Sylacauga, Pell City, Lincoln, Riverside, Munford, Waldo, Alpine, Logan Martin Lake, Winterboro, Talladega Superspeedway, Alpine Bay Resort, Talladega Municipal Airport, Honda Manufacturing Of Alabama, Coosa Island, Logan Martin Dam, Sycamore, Grant Town, Harrisburg and Howells Cove.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 7:09AM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Mon July 27, 2026, 7:09 AM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 8:00 AM

At 709 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Talladega, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Talladega, Sylacauga, Lineville, Waldo, Sycamore, Winterboro, Alpine, Logan Martin Lake, Chandler Springs, Ironaton, and Gunthertown.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Heat Advisory issued July 26 at 11:16PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Sun July 26, 2026, 11:16 PM
Expires: Mon July 27, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Lee, Macon, Pike, Randolph, Russell, St. Clair, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.