What is the current flow on South Fork?
South Fork is currently flowing at 36.9 cfs at USGS gauge 12024000 as of Oct 3, 3:30 PM UTC.
South Fork at Onalaska Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Streamflow · Live from USGS
36.9 cfs
Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 3:30 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies
Flow is 36.9 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 33 cfs).
Flow
36.9 cfs
Gauge Height
temporarily unavailable
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has held steady over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 12024000 is a public stream gauge on South Fork 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
Today
Partly cloudy
74° / 51°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 3 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
76° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 2 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
75° / 50°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 2 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
- COWLITZ RIVER BELOW MAYFIELD DAM, WA · 5.6 mi
- NF NEWAUKUM RIVER ABOVE BEAR CREEK NEAR FOREST, WA · 7.5 mi
- TILTON RIVER AB BEAR CANYON CREEK NEAR CINEBAR, WA · 10.8 mi
- NEWAUKUM RIVER NEAR CHEHALIS, WA · 12.7 mi
- SKOOKUMCHUCK RIVER NEAR VAIL, WA · 14.3 mi
- SALZER CR AT CENTRALIA ALPHA RD NR CENTRALIA, WA · 14.4 mi
- NORTH FORK TOUTLE RIVER AT KID VALLEY, WA · 14.8 mi
- NF TOUTLE RIVER BELOW SRS NEAR KID VALLEY, WA · 15.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Fork above or below normal right now?
South Fork is near typical for this date. The current flow is 36.9 cfs, compared with a typical median of 33 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on South Fork?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for South Fork, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near South Fork?
Nearby gauges worth checking include COWLITZ RIVER BELOW MAYFIELD DAM, WA (5.6 miles away), NF NEWAUKUM RIVER ABOVE BEAR CREEK NEAR FOREST, WA (7.5 miles away), TILTON RIVER AB BEAR CANYON CREEK NEAR CINEBAR, WA (10.8 miles away). Comparing nearby gauges helps confirm whether conditions are changing upstream or across the watershed.
What is the weather outlook for South Fork?
The forecast for today near South Fork is partly cloudy, with temperatures around 74°F and precipitation near 0.00 inches.
Is South Fork good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · calm wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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