What is the current flow on North Fork?
North Fork is currently flowing at 1,750 cfs at USGS gauge 05502300 as of Oct 3, 2:30 PM UTC.
North Fork at Hagers Grove Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
5.44 ft
Flow 1,750 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 2:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 1,750 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 6.8 cfs).
Flow
1,750 cfs
Gauge Height
5.44 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 2027% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05502300 is a public stream gauge on North Fork in Missouri. 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
Clear
70° / 55°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 6 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
72° / 48°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 9 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Clear
68° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 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 North 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.
- North Fork Salt River near Shelbina, MO · 11.8 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Long Branch Creek near Atlanta, MO · 14.7 mi
- Long Branch Reservoir near Macon, MO · 16.2 mi
- East Fork Little Chariton River near Macon, MO · 16.2 mi
- South Fabius River above Newark, MO · 16.3 mi
- Black Creek below Shelbyville, MO · 16.9 mi
- Crooked Creek near Paris, MO · 21.1 mi
- Middle Fork Salt River near Holliday, MO · 21.8 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Fork above or below normal right now?
North Fork is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 1,750 cfs, compared with a typical median of 6.8 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on North Fork?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for North Fork, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near North Fork?
Other gauges on North Fork worth checking include North Fork Salt River near Shelbina, MO (11.8 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 North Fork?
The forecast for today near North Fork is clear, with temperatures around 70°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is North Fork good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair 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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