What is the current flow on Fox River?
Fox River is currently flowing at 2,990 cfs at USGS gauge 05495000 as of Oct 2, 3:30 AM UTC.
Fox River at Wayland Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
9.76 ft
Flow 2,990 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 3:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Poor conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · rising pressure · windy, clear skies
Flow is 2,990 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 9.2 cfs).
Flow
2,990 cfs
Gauge Height
9.76 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 2819% over the past three days.
Flow rose from 16 to 2,990 cfs this week.
About This Gauge
USGS 05495000 is a public stream gauge on Fox River in Missouri. 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
Rain showers
66° / 53°F
Precip: 0.02 in · Wind: 10 mph
Sat, Oct 3
Clear
69° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
73° / 50°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
- Des Moines River at St. Francisville, MO · 5.1 mi
- Wyaconda River above Canton, MO · 17.4 mi
- North Fabius River at Monticello, MO · 20.6 mi
- Middle Fabius River near Monticello, MO · 21.9 mi
- Middle Fabius River near Ewing, MO · 25.8 mi
- North Fabius River near Ewing, MO · 25.8 mi
- South Fabius River near Taylor, MO · 34.2 mi
- South Fabius River above Newark, MO · 35.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fox River above or below normal right now?
Fox River is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 2,990 cfs, compared with a typical median of 9.2 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Fox River?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Fox River, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Fox River?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Des Moines River at St. Francisville, MO (5.1 miles away), Wyaconda River above Canton, MO (17.4 miles away), North Fabius River at Monticello, MO (20.6 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Fox River?
The forecast for today near Fox River is rain showers, with temperatures around 66°F and precipitation near 0.02 inches.
Is Fox River good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Poor right now: Flow much higher than typical for this date · rising pressure · windy, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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