What is the current flow on Swatara Creek?
Swatara Creek is currently flowing at 128 cfs at USGS gauge 01573000 as of Aug 18, 3:15 PM UTC.
Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
0.40 ft
Flow 128 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Aug 18, 3:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind
Flow is 128 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 108 cfs).
Flow
128 cfs
Gauge Height
0.40 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 238% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 01573000 is a public stream gauge on Swatara 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 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Partly cloudy
84° / 77°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Wed, Aug 19
Overcast
86° / 62°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Thu, Aug 20
Thunderstorms
80° / 67°F
Precip: 0.07 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.
More Gauges On Swatara 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.
- Swatara Creek near Inwood, PA · 5.8 mi
- Swatara Creek near Palmyra, PA · 6.2 mi
- Swatara Creek near Hershey, PA · 8.6 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Indiantown Run near Harper Tavern, PA · 2.8 mi
- Quittapahilla Creek near Bellegrove, PA · 4.2 mi
- Bachman Run at Annville, PA · 6.8 mi
- Manada Creek at Manada Gap, PA · 7.0 mi
- Clark Creek near Carsonville, PA · 10.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swatara Creek above or below normal right now?
Swatara Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 128 cfs, compared with a typical median of 108 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Swatara Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Swatara Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Swatara Creek?
Other gauges on Swatara Creek worth checking include Swatara Creek near Inwood, PA (5.8 miles away), Swatara Creek near Palmyra, PA (6.2 miles away), Swatara Creek near Hershey, PA (8.6 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.
What is the weather outlook for Swatara Creek?
The forecast for today near Swatara Creek is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 84°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Swatara Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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