What is the current flow on Casselman River?
The latest flow USGS gauge 03079000 has published for Casselman River is 136 cfs, observed Nov 15, 2:30 AM UTC. No newer reading is available, so check the gauge before relying on it.
Casselman River at Markleton Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Latest USGS reading
1.12 ft
Flow 136 cfs · Water temp 41.0°F (5.0°C) · as of
USGS has not published a newer reading since . The gauge may be offline or reporting late, so no fishing verdict is given; check the USGS station page before you go.
Flow is 136 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 268.5 cfs).
Flow
136 cfs
Gauge Height
1.12 ft
Water Temp
41.0°F (5.0°C)
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 14% over the past three days.
Water Temperature
41.0°F (5.0°C) · as of Nov 15, 2:30 AM UTC
Water temperature has fallen about 6°F over the past week.
Flow fell from 145 to 136 cfs this week; water cooled from 48°F to 41°F.
About This Gauge
USGS 03079000 is a public stream gauge on Casselman River in Pennsylvania. 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.
How Casselman River Runs Through the Year
Across 105 years of USGS daily records, Casselman River here runs highest in March (typically about 1,020 cfs) and lowest in September (about 77 cfs). High water comes with spring rain and thaw, then the stream drops through summer; the peak month carries about 13 times the flow of September.
| Month | Typical flow |
|---|---|
| January | 550 cfs |
| February | 660 cfs |
| March | 1,020 cfs |
| April | 830 cfs |
| May | 560 cfs |
| June | 260 cfs |
| July | 150 cfs |
| August | 100 cfs |
| September | 77 cfs |
| October | 100 cfs |
| November (this month) | 280 cfs |
| December | 530 cfs |
Typical flow is the average of the USGS daily median for each day of the month at this gauge.
Casselman River Flood and Flow Records
The highest flow USGS has recorded at this gauge is 50,000 cfs, on October 15, 1954. The highest water level on record is 16.40 ft, on March 17, 1936. Annual peak records here run from 1915 to 2024.
Gauges Along Casselman River
USGS runs 2 gauges on Casselman River, listed here from upstream to downstream. This is the farthest downstream. This gauge measures runoff from 382 square miles of watershed.
- CASSELMAN RIVER AT GRANTSVILLE, MD · drains 64 sq mi
- Casselman River at Markleton, PA · this gauge · drains 382 sq mi
3-Day Weather Outlook
Sun, Nov 15
Snow
39° / 33°F
Precip: 0.14 in · Wind: 12 mph
Mon, Nov 16
Overcast
46° / 33°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Tue, Nov 17
Partly cloudy
53° / 28°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.
Nearby Gauges
- Laurel Hill Creek at Ursina, PA · 5.6 mi
- Youghiogheny River below Confluence, PA · 7.9 mi
- Youghiogheny River at Youghiogheny River Dam, PA · 8.1 mi
- Youghiogheny R at dam outlet tunnel nr Confluence · 8.4 mi
- Youghiogheny River Lake at Dam nr Confluence, PA · 8.5 mi
- Bear Run at Kauffman, PA · 12.8 mi
- Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle, PA · 14.1 mi
- Poplar Run nr Normalville, PA · 15.2 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Casselman River?
The latest reported water temperature on Casselman River is 41.0°F (5.0°C) as of Nov 15, 2:30 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Casselman River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Laurel Hill Creek at Ursina, PA (5.6 miles away), Youghiogheny River below Confluence, PA (7.9 miles away), Youghiogheny River at Youghiogheny River Dam, PA (8.1 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Casselman River?
The forecast for Sun, Nov 15 near Casselman River is snow, with temperatures around 39°F and precipitation near 0.14 inches.
When is Casselman River highest and lowest?
Across 105 years of USGS daily records, Casselman River here runs highest in March (typically about 1,020 cfs) and lowest in September (about 77 cfs). High water comes with spring rain and thaw, then the stream drops through summer; the peak month carries about 13 times the flow of September.
What is the highest flow ever recorded on Casselman River?
The highest flow USGS has recorded at this gauge is 50,000 cfs, on October 15, 1954. The highest water level on record is 16.40 ft, on March 17, 1936. Annual peak records here run from 1915 to 2024.
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