What is the current flow on Ralston Creek?
Ralston Creek does not have a current flow reading published on this gauge page right now. When USGS data is available, Waderly shows it here for gauge 05455000.
Ralston Creek Fishing Conditions & Water Level
Current flow data is not published on this gauge page right now.
Flow
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Water Temp
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About This Gauge
USGS 05455000 is a public stream gauge on Ralston Creek in Iowa. 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
Today
Clear
87° / 82°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Thu, Jul 30
Partly cloudy
86° / 65°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Fri, Jul 31
Thunderstorms
83° / 67°F
Precip: 1.51 in · Wind: 13 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
- South Branch Ralston Creek at Iowa City, IA · 0.9 mi
- Iowa River at Iowa City, IA · 1.5 mi
- Rapid Creek near Iowa City, IA · 2.8 mi
- Muddy Creek at Coralville, IA · 3.6 mi
- Iowa River below Coralville Dam nr Coralville, IA · 3.7 mi
- Clear Creek near Coralville, IA · 4.5 mi
- Old Mans Creek near Iowa City, IA · 6.6 mi
- Hoover Cr at Hoover Nat Hist Site, West Branch, IA · 8.4 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ralston Creek above or below normal right now?
Waderly compares Ralston Creek against its historical median when that gauge has enough flow history loaded. This page does not have that above-or-below-normal comparison yet.
What is the water temperature on Ralston Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Ralston Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Ralston Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include South Branch Ralston Creek at Iowa City, IA (0.9 miles away), Iowa River at Iowa City, IA (1.5 miles away), Rapid Creek near Iowa City, IA (2.8 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Ralston Creek?
The forecast for today near Ralston Creek is clear, with temperatures around 87°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
See the full picture for Ralston Creek
Open the live map to see Ralston Creek alongside weather, forecast, nearby gauges, and everything else Waderly tracks for the water.
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