What is the current flow on Prairie Creek?
Prairie Creek is currently flowing at 217 cfs at USGS gauge 02298123 as of Oct 3, 6:00 AM UTC.
Prairie Creek at Fort Ogden Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
4.63 ft
Flow 217 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 6:00 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 217 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 293 cfs).
Flow
217 cfs
Gauge Height
4.63 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 29% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 02298123 is a public stream gauge on Prairie 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 3 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Thunderstorms
89° / 75°F
Precip: 0.11 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Thunderstorms
91° / 75°F
Precip: 0.21 in · Wind: 9 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Thunderstorms
89° / 73°F
Precip: 0.10 in · Wind: 5 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 Prairie 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.
- PRAIRIE CREEK DOWNSTREAM NEAR FT OGDEN FL · 0.1 mi
- PRAIRIE CREEK UPSTREAM OF SR 31 NEAR FT OGDEN FL · 2.6 mi
- PRAIRIE CREEK ON CR 764 NEAR PUNTA GORDA FL · 8.0 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- SHELL CREEK AT CIRCLE K GROVES NEAR FT OGDEN FL · 6.4 mi
- SHELL CREEK ON CR 764 NEAR PUNTA GORDA FL · 8.3 mi
- JOSHUA CREEK AT NOCATEE FL · 9.8 mi
- SHELL CREEK NEAR PUNTA GORDA FL · 10.4 mi
- PEACE RIVER AT NOCATEE FL · 10.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prairie Creek above or below normal right now?
Prairie Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 217 cfs, compared with a typical median of 293 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Prairie Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Prairie Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Prairie Creek?
Other gauges on Prairie Creek worth checking include PRAIRIE CREEK DOWNSTREAM NEAR FT OGDEN FL (0.1 miles away), PRAIRIE CREEK UPSTREAM OF SR 31 NEAR FT OGDEN FL (2.6 miles away), PRAIRIE CREEK ON CR 764 NEAR PUNTA GORDA FL (8.0 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 Prairie Creek?
The forecast for today near Prairie Creek is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 89°F and precipitation near 0.11 inches.
Is Prairie 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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