What is the current flow on Spencer Creek?
Spencer Creek is currently flowing at 8.53 cfs at USGS gauge 05508805 as of Oct 3, 4:00 PM UTC.
Spencer Creek at Frankford Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.11 ft
Flow 8.53 cfs · Higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 4:00 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies
Flow is 8.53 cfs — higher than typical for this date (typical median: 2 cfs).
Flow
8.53 cfs
Gauge Height
1.11 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05508805 is a public stream gauge on Spencer Creek 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
Clear
72° / 63°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
76° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 8 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
71° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 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
- Salt River near New London, MO · 7.2 mi
- Bear Creek at Hannibal, MO · 11.4 mi
- Salt River near Center, MO · 12.7 mi
- Monroe City Lake near Monroe City, MO · 17.9 mi
- Lick Creek at Perry, MO · 18.8 mi
- North River at Palmyra, MO · 23.1 mi
- Long Branch near Santa Fe, MO · 28.5 mi
- South Fabius River near Taylor, MO · 28.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spencer Creek above or below normal right now?
Spencer Creek is higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 8.53 cfs, compared with a typical median of 2 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Spencer Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Spencer Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Spencer Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include Salt River near New London, MO (7.2 miles away), Bear Creek at Hannibal, MO (11.4 miles away), Salt River near Center, MO (12.7 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Spencer Creek?
The forecast for today near Spencer Creek is clear, with temperatures around 72°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Spencer Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow 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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