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Smith Creek at New Market Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions

SMITH CREEK NEAR NEW MARKET, VA · USGS 01632900 · Virginia · 38.6935, -78.6428

Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.19 ft
Flow 18.9 cfs · Water temp 64.0°F (17.8°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 9:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind · 64°F good

Flow is 18.9 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 20 cfs).

Flow
18.9 cfs
Gauge Height
1.19 ft
Water Temp
64.0°F (17.8°C)

7-Day Flow Trend

typical 20 cfs (dashed) 26 cfs 15 cfs

Flow has risen 27% over the past three days.

Water Temperature

64.0°F (17.8°C) · as of Oct 4, 9:00 PM UTC
68°F 61°F

Water temperature has risen about 2°F over the past week.

About This Gauge

USGS 01632900 is a public stream gauge on Smith Creek in Virginia. 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
Overcast
67° / 63°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 0 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Fog
70° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
67° / 40°F
Precip: 0.00 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current flow on Smith Creek?

Smith Creek is currently flowing at 18.9 cfs at USGS gauge 01632900 as of Oct 4, 9:00 PM UTC.

Is Smith Creek above or below normal right now?

Smith Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 18.9 cfs, compared with a typical median of 20 cfs for this date.

What is the water temperature on Smith Creek?

The latest reported water temperature on Smith Creek is 64.0°F (17.8°C) as of Oct 4, 9:00 PM UTC.

What other gauges should I check near Smith Creek?

Nearby gauges worth checking include N F SHENANDOAH RIVER AT MOUNT JACKSON, VA (3.6 miles away), HOLMANS CREEK AT QUICKSBURG, VA (3.8 miles away), S F SHENANDOAH RIVER NEAR LURAY, VA (6.7 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.

What is the weather outlook for Smith Creek?

The forecast for today near Smith Creek is overcast, with temperatures around 67°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.

Is Smith Creek good for fishing today?

Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind · 64°F good. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, weather, and water temperature for the target species.

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