Station Name: LITTLE CAHABA RIVER BELOW LEEDS, AL.
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 623 feet

Nearest Address:
800 Helen St
Leeds, AL 35094
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 33.53454886, -86.5624847

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 23 at 3:15PM CST until January 26 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:15 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as minus 2 in the northwest and 5 in the southeast. * WHERE...Most of Central Alabama. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of subfreezing temperatures could cause pipes to burst.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 10:48AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:48 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Freezing rain, with a light glaze of ice accumulations expected. * WHERE...Blount, Cherokee, Etowah, Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker, and Winston Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads, and bridges are possible.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 10:48AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Birmingham AL

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:48 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to half an inch and ice accumulations up to one quarter inch. * WHERE...Calhoun and Cleburne Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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 Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 10:38AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Huntsville AL

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:38 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations less than one inch and ice accumulations of 0.01 to 0.10 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Alabama and southern middle Tennessee. * WHEN...From Midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.