What is the current flow on Perkiomen Creek?
Perkiomen Creek is currently flowing at 136 cfs at USGS gauge 01473000 as of Oct 3, 2:00 PM UTC.
Perkiomen Creek at Graterford Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.27 ft
Flow 136 cfs · Water temp 66.6°F (19.2°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 2:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 67°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 136 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 121 cfs).
Flow
136 cfs
Gauge Height
1.27 ft
Water Temp
66.6°F (19.2°C)
Water Temperature
66.6°F (19.2°C) · as of Oct 3, 2:00 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 01473000 is a public stream gauge on Perkiomen 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 Perkiomen Creek is not available on this page yet. Open Perkiomen 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
- East Branch Perkiomen Creek near Schwenksville, PA · 2.3 mi
- Skippack Creek near Collegeville, PA · 4.6 mi
- Schuylkill River at Vincent Dam at Linfield, PA · 6.2 mi
- Stony Creek at Sterigere Street at Norristown, PA · 9.0 mi
- Schuylkill River at Norristown, PA · 9.4 mi
- French Creek near Phoenixville, PA · 9.6 mi
- Valley Creek at PA Turnpike Br near Valley Forge · 10.4 mi
- Schuylkill River at Pottstown, PA · 10.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perkiomen Creek above or below normal right now?
Perkiomen Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 136 cfs, compared with a typical median of 121 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Perkiomen Creek?
The latest reported water temperature on Perkiomen Creek is 66.6°F (19.2°C) as of Oct 3, 2:00 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Perkiomen Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include East Branch Perkiomen Creek near Schwenksville, PA (2.3 miles away), Skippack Creek near Collegeville, PA (4.6 miles away), Schuylkill River at Vincent Dam at Linfield, PA (6.2 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is Perkiomen Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 67°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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