What is the current flow on Swatara Creek?
Swatara Creek is currently flowing at 381 cfs at USGS gauge 01573560 as of Oct 2, 10:45 PM UTC.
Swatara Creek at Hershey Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.91 ft
Flow 381 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 10:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind
Flow is 381 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 245 cfs).
Flow
381 cfs
Gauge Height
1.91 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 42% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 01573560 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
Overcast
71° / 54°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
64° / 55°F
Precip: 0.15 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Fog
69° / 57°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 14 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 Palmyra, PA · 2.6 mi
- Swatara Creek at Middletown, PA · 8.0 mi
- Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern, PA · 8.6 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Quittapahilla Creek near Bellegrove, PA · 6.4 mi
- Manada Creek at Manada Gap, PA · 7.8 mi
- Little Conewago Crk, Gingrich Rd at Upper Lawn PA · 7.8 mi
- Bachman Run at Annville, PA · 8.1 mi
- Conewago Creek near Bellaire, PA · 8.9 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 381 cfs, compared with a typical median of 245 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 Palmyra, PA (2.6 miles away), Swatara Creek at Middletown, PA (8.0 miles away), Swatara Creek at Harper Tavern, 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 overcast, with temperatures around 71°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 · high wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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