What is the current flow on Payne Creek?
Payne Creek is currently flowing at 90.5 cfs at USGS gauge 02295420 as of Oct 3, 12:00 PM UTC.
Payne Creek at Bowling Green Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.04 ft
Flow 90.5 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 12:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 90.5 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 134 cfs).
Flow
90.5 cfs
Gauge Height
4.04 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 23% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 02295420 is a public stream gauge on Payne Creek in Florida. 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
Thunderstorms
89° / 78°F
Precip: 0.14 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Thunderstorms
91° / 75°F
Precip: 0.17 in · Wind: 9 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Thunderstorms
89° / 74°F
Precip: 0.29 in · Wind: 6 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
- PEACE RIVER AT BOWLING GREEN FL · 2.3 mi
- PEACE RIVER AT STATE HWY 664A NEAR WAUCHULA FL · 3.4 mi
- LITTLE CHARLIE CREEK NEAR MOUTH NEAR WAUCHULA FL · 3.4 mi
- LT CHARLIE CR BL PARKER BRANCH NR BOWLING GREEN FL · 6.0 mi
- LITTLE CHARLIE CREEK NEAR BOWLING GREEN FL · 6.0 mi
- WHIDDEN CREEK NEAR FORT MEADE FL · 6.1 mi
- PEACE RIVER AT US 17 AT ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL · 8.2 mi
- PEACE RIVER AT FORT MEADE FL · 9.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Payne Creek above or below normal right now?
Payne Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 90.5 cfs, compared with a typical median of 134 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Payne Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Payne Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Payne Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include PEACE RIVER AT BOWLING GREEN FL (2.3 miles away), PEACE RIVER AT STATE HWY 664A NEAR WAUCHULA FL (3.4 miles away), LITTLE CHARLIE CREEK NEAR MOUTH NEAR WAUCHULA FL (3.4 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Payne Creek?
The forecast for today near Payne Creek is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 89°F and precipitation near 0.14 inches.
Is Payne Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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