* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-08-14T13:00:00-05:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...All of Central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
VALLEY CREEK NEAR BESSEMER, AL
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
62
Discharge (cfs)
5.8
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 62 cfs, and a gauge height of 5.83 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 76 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
It provides data on the quantity and quality of water in the creek, which is a major tributary of the Black Warrior River. The creek's watershed is urbanized and includes several dams, which can affect flow and water quality. Seasonal trends show higher flows during the winter and spring, and lower flows during the summer and fall. Interesting facts about the hydrology of Valley Creek include its role in the history of Bessemer's steel industry and its current role in recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking.