* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Across Middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-09-17T00:00:00-05:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Across Middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
SHOAL CREEK AT IRON CITY, TN
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
94
Discharge (cfs)
1.7
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 94 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.73 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 114 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The main sources of flow are precipitation and groundwater, and the creek is relatively small with no significant dams or tributaries. Seasonally, flow tends to be highest in winter and lowest in summer. Interestingly, the Shoal Creek watershed is home to several rare and endangered species, including the Tennessee cave salamander and the pale lilliput. Additionally, the creek has been tested for pollutants, with phosphorus and nitrogen levels found to be elevated in some areas due to agricultural runoff. Overall, the Shoal Creek at Iron City provides important data for monitoring local water resources and supporting conservation efforts.