What is the current flow on Paint Creek?
Paint Creek is currently flowing at 416 cfs at USGS gauge 03234000 as of Oct 3, 8:45 PM UTC.
Paint Creek at Bourneville Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
2.63 ft
Flow 416 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 8:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 416 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 85 cfs).
Flow
416 cfs
Gauge Height
2.63 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 03234000 is a public stream gauge on Paint Creek in Ohio. 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
The NOAA forecast for Paint Creek is not available on this page yet. Open Paint Creek on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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 Paint 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.
- Paint Creek near Bainbridge OH · 9.8 mi
- Paint Creek at Chillicothe OH · 10.8 mi
- Paint Creek near Greenfield OH · 13.7 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Scioto River at Chillicothe OH · 11.8 mi
- Rocky Fork near Barretts Mills OH · 12.1 mi
- Scioto River at Piketon OH · 15.5 mi
- Scioto River at Higby OH · 16.6 mi
- Rattlesnake Creek at Centerfield OH · 17.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paint Creek above or below normal right now?
Paint Creek is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 416 cfs, compared with a typical median of 85 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Paint Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Paint Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Paint Creek?
Other gauges on Paint Creek worth checking include Paint Creek near Bainbridge OH (9.8 miles away), Paint Creek at Chillicothe OH (10.8 miles away), Paint Creek near Greenfield OH (13.7 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.
Is Paint Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow higher than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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