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

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.

Flood Advisory issued February 27 at 12:23AM CST until February 27 at 4:15AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Fri February 27, 2026, 12:23 AM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Bibb, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega and Tuscaloosa. * WHEN...Until 415 AM CST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1223 AM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Southwestern Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Alabaster, Bessemer, Homewood, Northport, Pelham, Oxford, Helena, Hueytown, Talladega, Sylacauga, Pell City, Calera, Chelsea, Montevallo, Childersburg and Columbiana.

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. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Flood Advisory issued February 26 at 11:04PM CST until February 27 at 2:15AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Thu February 26, 2026, 11:04 PM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Jefferson and Walker. * WHEN...Until 215 AM CST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1104 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - 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.

Flood Advisory issued February 26 at 9:16PM CST until February 27 at 3:15AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Thu February 26, 2026, 9:16 PM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected through the overnight hours. * WHERE...A portion of central Alabama, including the following counties, Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker and Winston. * WHEN...Until 315 AM CST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 915 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain and thunderstorms moving across similar locations within the advisory area. This will likely cause urban and small stream flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Jasper, Hamilton, Winfield, Fayette, Sumiton, Cordova, Dora, Carbon Hill, Vernon, Sulligent, Lynn, Arley, Guin, Double Springs, Parrish, Brilliant, Oakman, Glen Allen, Sipsey and Detroit.

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.

Flood Advisory issued February 26 at 6:19PM CST until February 26 at 9:15PM CST by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Thu February 26, 2026, 6:19 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, Pickens and Tuscaloosa. * WHEN...Until 915 PM CST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 613 PM CST, Heavy rain due to developing thunderstorms moving over similar locations is expected over the next three hours. This has the potential to cause urban and small stream flooding through this evening. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gordo, Reform, Ethelsville, Samantha, Binion Creek Landing, Bankhead Lock And Dam, Bull City, Moores Bridge, Lubbub, Echola, Tierce Pattton Bridge, North Pickens Airport, Highway 69 Bridge, Lake Tuscaloosa, Owens, Windham Springs, Shaw, Wiley, McShan and Whitson.

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.