* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112.
* WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
Extreme Heat Warning
Until 2026-08-16T01:00:00-05:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 112.
* WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
YELLOW CREEK AT ELLIS MILLS, TN
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
40
Discharge (cfs)
3.4
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 40 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.41 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 57 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
It is regulated by the Dale Hollow Dam, which can affect the flow. The stream experiences seasonal fluctuations with higher flows in the spring and lower flows in the fall. The primary constituents of the stream are dissolved oxygen and pH, which can vary based on the presence of agricultural runoff. Interestingly, the Yellow Creek has been known to flood and shift course on occasion, causing damage to nearby properties. Overall, while the Yellow Creek at Ellis Mills may not be the most exciting hydrological site, it provides an important source of water for the surrounding area.