What is the current flow on South Fork?
South Fork is currently flowing at 15.4 cfs at USGS gauge 13215480 as of Oct 3, 6:15 PM UTC.
South Fork at Riverside Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
6.63 ft
Flow 15.4 cfs · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 3, 6:15 PM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · stable pressure · high wind, clear skies
Flow is 15.4 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 11 cfs).
Flow
15.4 cfs
Gauge Height
6.63 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
7-Day Flow Trend
Flow has risen 19% over the past three days.
About This Gauge
USGS 13215480 is a public stream gauge on South Fork in Oregon. 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
86° / 72°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 2 mph
Sun, Oct 4
Partly cloudy
88° / 47°F
Precip: 0.00 in · Wind: 5 mph
Mon, Oct 5
Overcast
88° / 49°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
- WARMSPRINGS RESERVOIR NEAR RIVERSIDE,OREG. · 5.4 mi
- MALHEUR LAKE - MAL-NE · 32.0 mi
- MALHEUR LAKE NEAR WEST FORK SILVIES RIVER - SITE 2 · 33.1 mi
- MALHEUR LAKE NR DONNER UND BLITZEN RIVER - SITE 3 · 36.6 mi
- DONNER UND BLITZEN RIVER AT SODHOUSE LN · 38.1 mi
- DONNER UND BLITZEN RIVER AT CANOE TAKEOUT RD · 41.0 mi
- DONNER UND BLITZEN RIVER AT SKUNK FARM CANAL RD · 45.2 mi
- DONNER UND BLITZEN RIVER AT DIAMOND LN · 46.8 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 15.4 cfs, compared with a typical median of 11 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 WARMSPRINGS RESERVOIR NEAR RIVERSIDE,OREG. (5.4 miles away), MALHEUR LAKE - MAL-NE (32.0 miles away), MALHEUR LAKE NEAR WEST FORK SILVIES RIVER - SITE 2 (33.1 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 clear, with temperatures around 86°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 · high wind, clear skies. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, barometric pressure trend, and weather.
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