What is the current flow on North Fork?
North Fork is currently flowing at 5.66 cfs at USGS gauge 0344894205 as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC.
North Fork at Walkertown Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
7.75 ft
Flow 5.66 cfs · Water temp 64.6°F (18.1°C) · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · 65°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 5.66 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 9.8 cfs).
Flow
5.66 cfs
Gauge Height
7.75 ft
Water Temp
64.6°F (18.1°C)
Water Temperature
64.6°F (18.1°C) · as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 0344894205 is a public stream gauge on North Fork in North Carolina. 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
The NOAA forecast for North Fork is not available on this page yet. Open North Fork 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.
Nearby Gauges
- BEETREE CREEK NEAR SWANNANOA, NC · 4.7 mi
- SWANNANOA RIVER AT INTERSTATE 40 AT BLACK MTN, NC · 4.8 mi
- SOUTH TOE RIVER NEAR CELO, NC · 13.1 mi
- REED CREEK ABOVE BARNARD AVE AT ASHEVILLE, NC · 13.8 mi
- SWANNANOA RIVER AT BILTMORE, NC · 14.4 mi
- FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT ASHEVILLE, NC · 14.8 mi
- FRENCH BROAD RIVER AT HAYWOOD RD AT ASHEVILLE, NC · 15.0 mi
- CATAWBA R NR PLEASANT GARDENS, NC · 15.3 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Fork above or below normal right now?
North Fork is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 5.66 cfs, compared with a typical median of 9.8 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on North Fork?
The latest reported water temperature on North Fork is 64.6°F (18.1°C) as of Oct 3, 11:45 PM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near North Fork?
Nearby gauges worth checking include BEETREE CREEK NEAR SWANNANOA, NC (4.7 miles away), SWANNANOA RIVER AT INTERSTATE 40 AT BLACK MTN, NC (4.8 miles away), SOUTH TOE RIVER NEAR CELO, NC (13.1 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is North Fork good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · 65°F good (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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