What is the current flow on West Branch?
West Branch is currently flowing at 452 cfs at USGS gauge 05540130 as of Oct 4, 6:15 AM UTC.
West Branch at Naperville Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
5.65 ft
Flow 452 cfs · Much higher than typical for this date · as of Oct 4, 6:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow much higher than typical for this date · stable pressure · windy, clear skies
Flow is 452 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 59 cfs).
Flow
452 cfs
Gauge Height
5.65 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 182% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 05540130 is a public stream gauge on West Branch in Illinois. 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
Partly cloudy
71° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 13 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
66° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 7 mph
Tue, Oct 6
Partly cloudy
70° / 45°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 15 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
- SPRING BROOK AT 87TH STREET NEAR NAPERVILLE, IL · 1.7 mi
- DU PAGE RIVER NEAR PLAINFIELD, IL · 2.7 mi
- EAST BRANCH DU PAGE RIVER AT BOLINGBROOK, IL · 3.2 mi
- EAST BRANCH DUPAGE RIVER AT SHORT ST AT LISLE, IL · 5.7 mi
- DES PLAINES RIVER NEAR LEMONT, IL · 6.3 mi
- ST. JOSEPH CREEK AT LISLE, IL · 6.3 mi
- DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROMEOVILLE, IL · 6.5 mi
- ST. JOSEPH CREEK AT ROUTE 34 AT LISLE, IL · 6.5 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Branch above or below normal right now?
West Branch is much higher than typical for this date. The current flow is 452 cfs, compared with a typical median of 59 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on West Branch?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for West Branch, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near West Branch?
Nearby gauges worth checking include SPRING BROOK AT 87TH STREET NEAR NAPERVILLE, IL (1.7 miles away), DU PAGE RIVER NEAR PLAINFIELD, IL (2.7 miles away), EAST BRANCH DU PAGE RIVER AT BOLINGBROOK, IL (3.2 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for West Branch?
The forecast for today near West Branch is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 71°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is West Branch good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow much 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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