What is the current flow on South Branch?
South Branch is currently flowing at 246 cfs at USGS gauge 01606500 as of Oct 2, 1:00 PM UTC.
South Branch at Petersburg Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.24 ft
Flow 246 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 1:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 246 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 126 cfs).
Flow
246 cfs
Gauge Height
4.24 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 16% over the past three days.
Flow fell from 502 to 246 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 01606500 is a public stream gauge on South Branch in West Virginia. 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
Today
Thunderstorms
82° / 57°F
Precip: 0.03 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Rain showers
70° / 54°F
Precip: 0.08 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain showers
67° / 54°F
Precip: 0.08 in · Wind: 2 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 South 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
- N F SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER AT CABINS, WV · 3.1 mi
- SOUTH MILL CREEK NEAR MOZER, WV · 9.4 mi
- S F SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER NR MOOREFIELD, WV · 11.9 mi
- RED CREEK AT LANESVILLE, WV · 12.1 mi
- BLACKWATER RIVER NEAR DAVIS, WV · 16.6 mi
- BLACKWATER RIVER AT DAVIS, WV · 18.3 mi
- DRY FORK AT GLADWIN, WV · 19.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Branch above or below normal right now?
South Branch is near typical for this date. The current flow is 246 cfs, compared with a typical median of 126 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on South Branch?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for South Branch, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near South Branch?
Other gauges on South Branch worth checking include SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER NEAR MOOREFIELD, WV (14.0 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 South Branch?
The forecast for today near South Branch is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 82°F and precipitation near 0.03 inches.
Is South Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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