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Townsend Creek

River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Pickens; Tuscaloosa; St. Clair; Sumter; Greene; Hale; Perry; Bibb; Chilton; Marengo; Dallas; Autauga; Lowndes and other areas.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 02411590, as of Aug 21, 2:15 PM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Pickens; Tuscaloosa; St. Clair; Sumter; Greene; Hale; Perry; Bibb; Chilton; Marengo; Dallas; Autauga; Lowndes and other areas. NWS Birmingham AL
Streamflow
2,230 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
14.65 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge COOSA RIVER AT HWY 14 NEAR WETUMPKA, AL (6.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 2:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Townsend Creek

H: 97° L: 74°
Overcast
Overcast
95°
|
Feels like 102°
Precipitation
21%
Humidity
47%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
8.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
79°
3 AM
Overcast
76°
6 AM
Partly Cloudy
74°
9 AM
Overcast
82°
12 PM
Sunny
95°
3 PM
Cloudy
93°
6 PM
Sunny
95°
9 PM
Overcast
84°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Townsend Creek?
Townsend Creek is a river in Alabama.
Can you swim at Townsend Creek?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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Very warm - visit early morning or evening
🌊 Rivers & Streams Tips:
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  • Wear life jackets when on the water
  • Be aware of rapids and potential hazards
  • Respect private property along riverbanks
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Location & Contact

Alabama

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