What is the current flow on Big Elk Creek?
Big Elk Creek is currently flowing at 53.2 cfs at USGS gauge 01495000 as of Oct 4, 3:45 AM UTC.
Big Elk Creek at Elk Mills Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
3.42 ft
Flow 53.2 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 3:45 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind
Flow is 53.2 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 29 cfs).
Flow
53.2 cfs
Gauge Height
3.42 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 19% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 01495000 is a public stream gauge on Big Elk Creek in Maryland. 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
64° / 58°F
Precip: 0.04 in · Wind: 7 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
70° / 58°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
- PRINCIPIO CREEK NEAR PRINCIPIO FURNACE, MD · 11.8 mi
- Octoraro Creek near Richardsmere, MD · 15.6 mi
- Ches Bay at Mouth of Susq R at Havre de Grace, MD · 16.7 mi
- SUSQUEHANNA RIVER NEAR DARLINGTON, MD · 17.9 mi
- SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AT CONOWINGO, MD · 18.6 mi
- SWAN CREEK AT SWAN CREEK, MD · 19.6 mi
- DEER CREEK NEAR DARLINGTON, MD · 19.8 mi
- JAMES RUN NEAR BELCAMP, MD · 26.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Elk Creek above or below normal right now?
Big Elk Creek is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 53.2 cfs, compared with a typical median of 29 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Big Elk Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Big Elk Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Big Elk Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include PRINCIPIO CREEK NEAR PRINCIPIO FURNACE, MD (11.8 miles away), Octoraro Creek near Richardsmere, MD (15.6 miles away), Ches Bay at Mouth of Susq R at Havre de Grace, MD (16.7 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Big Elk Creek?
The forecast for today near Big Elk Creek is rain showers, with temperatures around 64°F and precipitation near 0.04 inches.
Is Big Elk Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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