What is the current flow on Elk Creek?
Elk Creek is currently flowing at 18.9 cfs at USGS gauge 12020525 as of Oct 3, 4:30 AM UTC.
Elk Creek at Doty Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
297.90 ft
Flow 18.9 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 4:30 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 18.9 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 21 cfs).
Flow
18.9 cfs
Gauge Height
297.90 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 12020525 is a public stream gauge on Elk Creek in Washington. 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
The NOAA forecast for Elk Creek is not available on this page yet. Open Elk Creek on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
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
- CHEHALIS RIVER NEAR DOTY, WA · 1.5 mi
- CHEHALIS RIVER ABOVE MAHAFFEY CREEK NR PE ELL, WA · 6.2 mi
- CHEHALIS RIVER NEAR ADNA, WA · 9.3 mi
- CHEHALIS RIVER NEAR ROCHESTER, WA · 14.5 mi
- CHEHALIS RIVER AT WWTP AT CHEHALIS, WA · 14.9 mi
- CHEHALIS RIVER NEAR GRAND MOUND, WA · 15.8 mi
- SOUTH FORK CHEHALIS RIVER NEAR WILDWOOD, WA · 16.6 mi
- NEWAUKUM RIVER NEAR CHEHALIS, WA · 16.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elk Creek above or below normal right now?
Elk Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 18.9 cfs, compared with a typical median of 21 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Elk Creek?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Elk Creek, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Elk Creek?
Nearby gauges worth checking include CHEHALIS RIVER NEAR DOTY, WA (1.5 miles away), CHEHALIS RIVER ABOVE MAHAFFEY CREEK NR PE ELL, WA (6.2 miles away), CHEHALIS RIVER NEAR ADNA, WA (9.3 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
Is Elk Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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