Station Name: VALLEY CREEK AT CENTER ST AT BIRMINGHAM, AL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 561 feet

Nearest Address:
299 Center St N
Birmingham, AL 35204
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 33.5057722, -86.8364556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 1:21PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 1:21 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Ice accumulation above one quarter inch. Snow and sleet accumulations up to 1 inch possible. * WHERE...Blount, Cherokee, Etowah, Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker, and Winston Counties. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 1:52PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Huntsville AL

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 1:52 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations between one quarter and one inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama and southern middle Tennessee. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.