Buck Run at Doe Run water level

Name: Buck Run at Doe Run water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Buck Run, Pennsylvania, United States

Directions

Normal for mid-October

Water level

5.00ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 16.9 cfs
Water temperature: 54 °F

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The gauge at Buck Run at Doe Run reads 5.00 ft, a normal level for mid-October.

The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.00 ft and 5.07 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 54 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:17 AM Sunset 06:21 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min First quarter 51%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
West Branch Brandywine Creek at ModenaRiver gauge, West Branch Brandywine Creek	2.91 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	2.5 mi
West Branch Brandywine Creek at CoatesvilleRiver gauge, West Branch Brandywine Creek	3.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.14 ft	3.9 mi
EB White Clay Creek Tributary near London GroveRiver gauge, EB White Clay Creek Tributary	2.4 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	5.4 mi
Middle Branch White Clay Creek near West GroveRiver gauge, Middle Branch White Clay Creek	1.2 cfs	Very low	−0.4 cfs	7 mi
Birch Run near WagontownRiver gauge, Birch Run	2.3 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	7 mi
Chambers Lake near WagontownLake, Chambers Lake	579.90 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	7 mi
East Branch White Clay Creek at AvondaleRiver gauge, East Branch White Clay Creek	10.3 cfs	Normal	−1.6 cfs	7 mi
Trout Run at AvondaleRiver gauge, Trout Run	0.4 cfs	Very low	−0.1 cfs	8 mi

Questions and answers

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Buck Run at Doe Run today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT, the water level was 5.00 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Buck Run at Doe Run rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Buck Run at Doe Run normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:01480629 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.92955, -75.82300 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	5.00 ft	2026-10-18 15:30	Provisional
Flow	16.9 cfs	2026-10-18 15:30	Provisional
Water temperature	54 °F	2026-10-18 15:30	Provisional

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How to cite

U.S. Geological Survey: Buck Run at Doe Run (usgs:01480629). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/pennsylvania/buck-run-at-doe-run

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer