What is the current flow on Onondaga Creek?
Onondaga Creek is currently flowing at 21.4 cfs at USGS gauge 04239000 as of Oct 3, 2:30 PM UTC.
Onondaga Creek at Dorwin Avenue Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.51 ft
Flow 21.4 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 2:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind
Flow is 21.4 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 34 cfs).
Flow
21.4 cfs
Gauge Height
1.51 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 04239000 is a public stream gauge on Onondaga Creek in New York. 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
Clear
63° / 57°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Overcast
65° / 43°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Rain showers
60° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 16 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 Onondaga 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.
- ONONDAGA CR AT FLOOD CTRL DAM AT ONONDAGA NATION · 3.8 mi
- ONONDAGA CREEK AT SPENCER STREET, SYRACUSE NY · 5.2 mi
- ONONDAGA CREEK NEAR CARDIFF NY · 5.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- HARBOR BROOK AT SYRACUSE NY · 3.9 mi
- MEADOW BROOK AT HURLBURT RD, SYRACUSE NY · 4.8 mi
- HARBOR BROOK AT HIAWATHA BOULEVARD, SYRACUSE NY · 5.3 mi
- LEY CREEK AT PARK STREET, SYRACUSE NY · 6.6 mi
- NINEMILE CREEK AT LAKELAND NY · 7.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Onondaga Creek above or below normal right now?
Onondaga Creek is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 21.4 cfs, compared with a typical median of 34 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Onondaga Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Onondaga Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Onondaga Creek?
Other gauges on Onondaga Creek worth checking include ONONDAGA CR AT FLOOD CTRL DAM AT ONONDAGA NATION (3.8 miles away), ONONDAGA CREEK AT SPENCER STREET, SYRACUSE NY (5.2 miles away), ONONDAGA CREEK NEAR CARDIFF NY (5.8 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 Onondaga Creek?
The forecast for today near Onondaga Creek is clear, with temperatures around 63°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Onondaga Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow lower than typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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