What is the current flow on Wissahickon Creek?
Wissahickon Creek is currently flowing at 48.3 cfs at USGS gauge 01473900 as of Oct 3, 1:30 PM UTC.
Wissahickon Creek at Fort Washington Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.53 ft
Flow 48.3 cfs · Water temp 66.6°F (19.2°C) · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 1:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · 67°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 48.3 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 23 cfs).
Flow
48.3 cfs
Gauge Height
2.53 ft
Water Temp
66.6°F (19.2°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 23% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
66.6°F (19.2°C) · as of Oct 3, 1:30 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 01473900 is a public stream gauge on Wissahickon Creek in Pennsylvania. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Wissahickon Creek is not available on this page yet. Open Wissahickon 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.
More Gauges On Wissahickon Creek
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
Other Nearby Gauges
- Schuylkill River at Conshohocken, PA · 6.0 mi
- Pennypack Creek at Horsham, PA · 6.3 mi
- Stony Creek at Sterigere Street at Norristown, PA · 6.6 mi
- Schuylkill River at Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA · 6.8 mi
- Pennypack Creek trib at Hatboro, PA · 6.9 mi
- Schuylkill River at Norristown, PA · 7.2 mi
- Park Cr (SW-19) at Countyline Rd at Warminster, PA · 7.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wissahickon Creek above or below normal right now?
Wissahickon Creek is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 48.3 cfs, compared with a typical median of 23 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Wissahickon Creek?
The latest reported water temperature on Wissahickon Creek is 66.6°F (19.2°C) as of Oct 3, 1:30 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Wissahickon Creek?
Other gauges on Wissahickon Creek worth checking include Wissahickon Creek at Mouth, Philadelphia, PA (7.5 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
Is Wissahickon Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than 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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