What is the current flow on English River?
English River is currently flowing at 6,470 cfs at USGS gauge 05455500 as of Oct 3, 1:00 PM UTC.
English River at Kalona Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
17.02 ft
Flow 6,470 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 1:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies
Flow is 6,470 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 31 cfs).
Flow
6,470 cfs
Gauge Height
17.02 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 408% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05455500 is a public stream gauge on English River 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
Partly cloudy
69° / 46°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
70° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Clear
67° / 43°F
Precip: 0.00 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.
Nearby Gauges
- Old Mans Creek near Iowa City, IA · 10.7 mi
- Iowa River near Lone Tree, IA · 12.6 mi
- Clear Creek near Coralville, IA · 15.5 mi
- Iowa River at Iowa City, IA · 15.7 mi
- South Branch Ralston Creek at Iowa City, IA · 16.5 mi
- Ralston Creek at Iowa City, IA · 17.0 mi
- Clear Creek near Oxford, IA · 17.2 mi
- Muddy Creek at Coralville, IA · 17.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is English River above or below normal right now?
English River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 6,470 cfs, compared with a typical median of 31 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on English River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for English River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near English River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Old Mans Creek near Iowa City, IA (10.7 miles away), Iowa River near Lone Tree, IA (12.6 miles away), Clear Creek near Coralville, IA (15.5 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for English River?
The forecast for today near English River is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 69°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is English River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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