What is the current flow on White Clay Creek?
White Clay Creek is currently flowing at 38.9 cfs at USGS gauge 01478245 as of Oct 4, 9:30 AM UTC.
White Clay Creek at Strickersville Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.09 ft
Flow 38.9 cfs · Water temp 63.0°F (17.2°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 9:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind · 63°F good
Flow is 38.9 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 37 cfs).
Flow
38.9 cfs
Gauge Height
3.09 ft
Water Temp
63.0°F (17.2°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 12% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
63.0°F (17.2°C) · as of Oct 4, 9:30 AM UTC
Water temperature has risen about 5°F over the past week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01478245 is a public stream gauge on White Clay 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
Rain showers
63° / 58°F
Precip: 0.04 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Fog
69° / 57°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Clear
63° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 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.
Nearby Gauges
- West Branch White Clay Creek near Chesterville, PA · 1.8 mi
- Trout Run at Avondale, PA · 5.2 mi
- East Branch White Clay Creek at Avondale, PA · 5.6 mi
- Red Clay Creek near Kennett Square, PA · 6.4 mi
- Middle Branch White Clay Creek near West Grove,PA · 7.1 mi
- Runoff to Un Tr to WB Red Clay Cr @ Kennett Square · 7.3 mi
- E Br Red Clay Cr, Birch St at Kennett Square PA · 7.4 mi
- Unn Trib to WB Red Clay Cr at Kennett Square, PA · 7.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is White Clay Creek above or below normal right now?
White Clay Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 38.9 cfs, compared with a typical median of 37 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on White Clay Creek?
The latest reported water temperature on White Clay Creek is 63.0°F (17.2°C) as of Oct 4, 9:30 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near White Clay Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include West Branch White Clay Creek near Chesterville, PA (1.8 miles away), Trout Run at Avondale, PA (5.2 miles away), East Branch White Clay Creek at Avondale, PA (5.6 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for White Clay Creek?
The forecast for today near White Clay Creek is rain showers, with temperatures around 63°F and precipitation near 0.04 inches.
Is White Clay Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind · 63°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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