What is the current flow on French Creek?
French Creek is currently flowing at 46.1 cfs at USGS gauge 01472157 as of Oct 2, 1:30 PM UTC.
French Creek at Phoenixville Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.62 ft
Flow 46.1 cfs · Water temp 64.6°F (18.1°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 1:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 65°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 46.1 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 31 cfs).
Flow
46.1 cfs
Gauge Height
4.62 ft
Water Temp
64.6°F (18.1°C)
Water Temperature
64.6°F (18.1°C) · as of Oct 2, 1:30 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 01472157 is a public stream gauge on French 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
The NOAA forecast for French Creek is not available on this page yet. Open French Creek on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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.
Nearby Gauges
- Schuylkill River at Vincent Dam at Linfield, PA · 4.2 mi
- Schuylkill River at Pottstown, PA · 6.8 mi
- Marsh Creek near Glenmoore, PA · 8.3 mi
- Unn Trib to Valley Cr at Hwy 30 at Exton, PA · 8.8 mi
- Skippack Creek near Collegeville, PA · 8.9 mi
- Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge · 8.9 mi
- Marsh Creek near Downingtown, PA · 9.0 mi
- Manatawny Creek near Pottstown, PA · 9.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is French Creek above or below normal right now?
French Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 46.1 cfs, compared with a typical median of 31 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on French Creek?
The latest reported water temperature on French Creek is 64.6°F (18.1°C) as of Oct 2, 1:30 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near French Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Schuylkill River at Vincent Dam at Linfield, PA (4.2 miles away), Schuylkill River at Pottstown, PA (6.8 miles away), Marsh Creek near Glenmoore, PA (8.3 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is French Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 65°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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