What is the current flow on West Fork?
West Fork is currently flowing at 24.6 cfs at USGS gauge 03456100 as of Oct 3, 5:15 PM UTC.
West Fork at Bethel Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
0.00 ft
Flow 24.6 cfs · Much lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 5:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, overcast
Flow is 24.6 cfs — much lower than typical for this date (typical median: 56 cfs).
Flow
24.6 cfs
Gauge Height
0.00 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 14% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 03456100 is a public stream gauge on West 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 is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
Today
Thunderstorms
74° / 69°F
Precip: 0.24 in · Wind: 2 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Thunderstorms
69° / 61°F
Precip: 0.86 in · Wind: 2 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain showers
73° / 59°F
Precip: 0.05 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.
More Gauges On West Fork
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.
Other Nearby Gauges
- EAST FORK PIGEON RIVER NEAR CANTON, NC · 1.7 mi
- LAKE LOGAN AT DAM NEAR HAZELWOOD, NC · 3.1 mi
- PIGEON RIVER NEAR CANTON, NC · 5.0 mi
- W F PIGEON R ABOVE LAKE LOGAN NR HAZELWOOD, NC · 5.1 mi
- UNNMD TRIB TO PISGAH CR AT FLAT LAUREL GAP, NC · 9.0 mi
- PIGEON RIVER NEAR HEPCO, NC · 12.9 mi
- SCOTT CREEK AT WILLITS-OCHRE HILL, NC · 13.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Fork above or below normal right now?
West Fork is much lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 24.6 cfs, compared with a typical median of 56 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on West Fork?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for West Fork, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near West Fork?
Other gauges on West Fork worth checking include WEST FORK PIGEON RIVER NEAR RETREAT, NC (2.8 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 West Fork?
The forecast for today near West Fork is thunderstorms, with temperatures around 74°F and precipitation near 0.24 inches.
Is West Fork good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, overcast. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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