Sipsey Fork

Watershed Hydrology

The Sipsey Fork Watershed, located in Alabama, covers an area of 1,022 square miles. The hydrology of the watershed is characterized by a dense network of streams and rivers, including the Blackburn Fork, Clear Creek, and Brushy Creek. The area receives an average annual rainfall of 57 inches and has a humid subtropical climate. The watershed is home to the Bankhead National Forest, which provides a habitat for various wildlife species. In terms of snowpack, the area generally receives little to no snowfall. Surface water in the watershed is primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and boating. Reservoir constituents include largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Interesting climatic trends include an increase in average temperatures and a decrease in precipitation over the last few decades, which may have implications for the future of the Sipsey Fork Watershed.


Surface Flows

Sipsey Fork Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Sipsey Fork Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Sipsey Fork Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Sipsey Fork Watershed

Sipsey Fork Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed