What is the current flow on Potts Creek?
Potts Creek is currently flowing at 24.7 cfs at USGS gauge 02014000 as of Oct 3, 3:30 PM UTC.
Potts Creek at Covington Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.02 ft
Flow 24.7 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 3:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, rain
Flow is 24.7 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 33 cfs).
Flow
24.7 cfs
Gauge Height
2.02 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 02014000 is a public stream gauge on Potts 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
Rain showers
61° / 55°F
Precip: 0.11 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Rain
64° / 55°F
Precip: 0.13 in · Wind: 2 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
70° / 53°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 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
- JACKSON RIVER BL DUNLAP CREEK AT COVINGTON, VA · 4.7 mi
- DUNLAP CREEK NEAR COVINGTON, VA · 5.1 mi
- JACKSON RIV AT FILTRATION PLANT AT COVINGTON, VA · 6.4 mi
- CRAIG CREEK AT PARR, VA · 8.4 mi
- JACKSON RIVER AT FALLING SPRING, VA · 10.8 mi
- JAMES RIVER AT LICK RUN, VA · 14.4 mi
- JOHNS CREEK AT NEW CASTLE, VA · 15.8 mi
- JACKSON RIVER BL GATHRIGHT DAM NR HOT SPGS, VA · 16.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potts Creek above or below normal right now?
Potts Creek is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 24.7 cfs, compared with a typical median of 33 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Potts Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Potts Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Potts Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include JACKSON RIVER BL DUNLAP CREEK AT COVINGTON, VA (4.7 miles away), DUNLAP CREEK NEAR COVINGTON, VA (5.1 miles away), JACKSON RIV AT FILTRATION PLANT AT COVINGTON, VA (6.4 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Potts Creek?
The forecast for today near Potts Creek is rain showers, with temperatures around 61°F and precipitation near 0.11 inches.
Is Potts Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, rain. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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