What is the current flow on Platte Creek?
Platte Creek is currently flowing at 0.43 cfs at USGS gauge 06452320 as of Oct 3, 1:15 PM UTC.
Platte Creek at Platte Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.48 ft
Flow 0.43 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 1:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 0.43 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 0.26 cfs).
Flow
0.43 cfs
Gauge Height
1.48 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has fallen 41% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 06452320 is a public stream gauge on Platte Creek in South Dakota. 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
77° / 55°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 14 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
70° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 12 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Partly cloudy
73° / 49°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 23 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
- LAKE FRANCIS CASE AT CHAMBERLAIN, SD · 38.2 mi
- WHITE RIVER NEAR OACOMA, SD · 41.3 mi
- MISSOURI RIVER BELOW GREENWOOD, SD · 42.8 mi
- KEYA PAHA RIVER AT WEWELA, SD · 45.8 mi
- FIRESTEEL CREEK NEAR MOUNT VERNON, SD · 47.8 mi
- CHOTEAU CR NR AVON, SD · 51.7 mi
- ELM CREEK NEAR GANN VALLEY, SD · 52.6 mi
- CAMPBELL C NEAR LEE'S CORNER · 55.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Platte Creek above or below normal right now?
Platte Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 0.43 cfs, compared with a typical median of 0.26 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Platte Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Platte Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Platte Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include LAKE FRANCIS CASE AT CHAMBERLAIN, SD (38.2 miles away), WHITE RIVER NEAR OACOMA, SD (41.3 miles away), MISSOURI RIVER BELOW GREENWOOD, SD (42.8 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for Platte Creek?
The forecast for today near Platte Creek is clear, with temperatures around 77°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is Platte Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near 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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