What is the current flow on East Branch?
East Branch is currently flowing at 71.4 cfs at USGS gauge 01480700 as of Oct 2, 2:30 AM UTC.
East Branch at Downingtown Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.31 ft
Flow 71.4 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 2:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 71.4 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 38 cfs).
Flow
71.4 cfs
Gauge Height
2.31 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
About This Gauge
USGS 01480700 is a public stream gauge on East Branch 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 East Branch is not available on this page yet. Open East 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 East 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.
Other Nearby Gauges
- Marsh Creek near Downingtown, PA · 1.5 mi
- Beaver Cr at Mary St Field at Downingtown, PA · 2.1 mi
- Valley Creek at Ravine Road near Downingtown, PA · 3.4 mi
- Unn Trib to Valley Cr at Hwy 30 at Exton, PA · 3.9 mi
- Marsh Creek near Glenmoore, PA · 4.7 mi
- Little Broad Run near Marshallton, PA · 5.2 mi
- West Branch Brandywine Creek at Modena, PA · 7.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Branch above or below normal right now?
East Branch is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 71.4 cfs, compared with a typical median of 38 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on East Branch?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for East Branch, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near East Branch?
Other gauges on East Branch worth checking include East Branch Brandywine Creek below Downingtown, PA (4.9 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 East Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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