What is the current flow on English Creek?
English Creek is currently flowing at 642 cfs at USGS gauge 05488200 as of Oct 2, 1:15 PM UTC.
English Creek at Knoxville Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
14.21 ft
Flow 642 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 1:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Poor conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 642 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 1.1 cfs).
Flow
642 cfs
Gauge Height
14.21 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 150% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05488200 is a public stream gauge on English 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
63° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Clear
68° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
68° / 52°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 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
- Des Moines River near Pella, IA · 5.7 mi
- Cedar Creek near Bussey, IA · 9.0 mi
- Des Moines River near Tracy, IA · 9.6 mi
- White Breast Creek near Dallas, IA · 13.3 mi
- Des Moines River near Swan, IA · 17.8 mi
- Walnut Creek near Vandalia, IA · 19.8 mi
- South Skunk River near Oskaloosa, IA · 20.5 mi
- Middle Creek near Lacey, IA · 22.1 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is English Creek above or below normal right now?
English Creek is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 642 cfs, compared with a typical median of 1.1 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on English Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for English Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near English Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Des Moines River near Pella, IA (5.7 miles away), Cedar Creek near Bussey, IA (9.0 miles away), Des Moines River near Tracy, IA (9.6 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for English Creek?
The forecast for today near English Creek is clear, with temperatures around 63°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is English Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Poor right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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