What is the current flow on West Branch?
West Branch is currently flowing at 19.1 cfs at USGS gauge 01480500 as of Oct 2, 1:45 AM UTC.
West Branch at Coatesville Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.63 ft
Flow 19.1 cfs · Water temp 66.2°F (19.0°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 1:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 66°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 19.1 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 23 cfs).
Flow
19.1 cfs
Gauge Height
3.63 ft
Water Temp
66.2°F (19.0°C)
Water Temperature
66.2°F (19.0°C) · as of Oct 2, 1:45 AM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 01480500 is a public stream gauge on West Branch in Pennsylvania. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for West Branch is not available on this page yet. Open West Branch 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 West Branch
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.
- West Branch Brandywine Creek at Modena, PA · 2.2 mi
- West Branch Brandywine Creek near Honey Brook, PA · 6.3 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Birch Run near Wagontown, PA · 3.0 mi
- Chambers Lake near Wagontown, PA · 3.2 mi
- Buck Run at Doe Run, PA · 3.9 mi
- Doe Run above Tributary at Springdell, PA · 5.4 mi
- Beaver Cr at Mary St Field at Downingtown, PA · 5.9 mi
- Little Broad Run near Marshallton, PA · 6.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Branch above or below normal right now?
West Branch is near typical for this date. The current flow is 19.1 cfs, compared with a typical median of 23 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on West Branch?
The latest reported water temperature on West Branch is 66.2°F (19.0°C) as of Oct 2, 1:45 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near West Branch?
Other gauges on West Branch worth checking include West Branch Brandywine Creek at Modena, PA (2.2 miles away), West Branch Brandywine Creek near Honey Brook, PA (6.3 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 West Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 66°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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