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Burton Creek

River

Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Use cautionRainy today

river in Walker County, United States of America - Geonames ID = 4052684

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 02452505, as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
214 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
35.30 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for Alabama yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SIPSEY FORK AT SIPSEY, ALA (2 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Burton Creek

H: 96° L: 71°
Moderate rain
Moderate rain
72°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
79%
Humidity
85%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Moderate rain
73°
3 AM
Moderate rain
71°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
77°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
93°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
96°
6 PM
Overcast
85°
9 PM
Overcast
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Burton Creek?
Burton Creek is a river in Alabama.
Can you swim at Burton Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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Location & Contact

Alabama

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