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Frankford Creek at Castor Ave Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions

Frankford Creek at Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA · USGS 01467087 · Pennsylvania · 40.0159, -75.0968

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.63 ft
Flow 19.3 cfs · Water temp 64.2°F (17.9°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 5, 6:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · overcast · 64°F good

Flow is 19.3 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 9.1 cfs).

Flow
19.3 cfs
Gauge Height
1.63 ft
Water Temp
64.2°F (17.9°C)

7-Day Flow Trend

typical 9 cfs (dashed) 82 cfs 19 cfs

Flow has fallen 54% over the past three days.

Water Temperature

64.2°F (17.9°C) · as of Oct 5, 6:45 AM UTC
72°F 63°F

Water temperature has risen about 2°F over the past week.

Flow fell from 77 to 23 cfs this week; water has held steady near 64°F this week.

About This Gauge

USGS 01467087 is a public stream gauge on Frankford Creek in Pennsylvania. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 8 nearby gauges linked from this page for watershed context.

3-Day Weather Outlook

Today
Drizzle
71° / 56°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 15 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
63° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Wed, Oct 7
Partly cloudy
70° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph

Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Frankford Creek?

Frankford Creek is currently flowing at 19.3 cfs at USGS gauge 01467087 as of Oct 5, 6:45 AM UTC.

Is Frankford Creek above or below normal right now?

Frankford Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 19.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 9.1 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Frankford Creek?

The latest reported water temperature on Frankford Creek is 64.2°F (17.9°C) as of Oct 5, 6:45 AM UTC.

What other gauges should I check near Frankford Creek?

Nearby gauges worth checking include Tacony Creek ab Adams Avenue, Philadelphia, PA (2.0 miles away), Pennypack Cr at Lower Rhawn St Bdg, Phila., PA (4.1 miles away), Pennypack Creek at Pine Road, at Philadelphia, PA (5.3 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.

What is the weather outlook for Frankford Creek?

The forecast for today near Frankford Creek is drizzle, with temperatures around 71°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

Is Frankford Creek good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · overcast · 64°F good. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.

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