What is the current flow on East Fork?
East Fork is currently flowing at 568 cfs at USGS gauge 05479000 as of Oct 3, 4:00 AM UTC.
East Fork at Dakota City Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
8.99 ft
Flow 568 cfs · as of Oct 3, 4:00 AM UTC
Flow is 568 cfs.
Flow
568 cfs
Gauge Height
8.99 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 91% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05479000 is a public stream gauge on East Fork in Iowa. 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
Partly cloudy
67° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 17 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
66° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 10 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Clear
66° / 44°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 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 East 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
- Des Moines River at Humboldt, IA · 1.4 mi
- Boone River near Goldfield, IA · 12.5 mi
- Lizard Creek near Fort Dodge, IA · 13.8 mi
- Pilot Creek at County Hwy P15 near Rolfe, IA · 14.8 mi
- Des Moines River at Fort Dodge, IA · 14.9 mi
- Prairie Creek at Otho, IA (S3) · 21.8 mi
- White Fox Creek at Clarion, IA · 24.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on East Fork?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for East Fork, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near East Fork?
Other gauges on East Fork worth checking include East Fork Des Moines River near Algona, IA (24.9 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 East Fork?
The forecast for today near East Fork is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 67°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
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