Brodhead Creek at Minisink Hills, PA
USGS 01442500 · Pennsylvania · reports discharge (live), gauge height
USGS 01442500 · Pennsylvania · reports discharge (live), gauge height
What the agencies suggest
Stand back from the shoreline and be aware of surroundingsRhode Island Department of Environmental Management
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Rising · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT to Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST; ranging 151 to 171 ft³/s; latest 171 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST | 171 | 0.92 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 PM EST | 167 | 0.9 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST | 166 | 0.89 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 PM EST | 164 | 0.88 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 PM EST | 163 | 0.87 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 PM EST | 163 | 0.87 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 PM EST | 161 | 0.86 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 PM EST | 160 | 0.85 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 PM EST | 161 | 0.86 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 PM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 11:00 AM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 10:00 AM EST | 160 | 0.85 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 9:00 AM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 8:00 AM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 7:00 AM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 6:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 5:00 AM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 4:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 3:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 2:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 1:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 140–613 |
| Nov 5, 12:00 AM EST | 152 | 0.8 | 140–613 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 PM EST | 152 | 0.8 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 PM EST | 151 | 0.79 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 PM EST | 152 | 0.8 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 PM EST | 151 | 0.79 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 PM EST | 151 | 0.79 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 PM EST | 152 | 0.8 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 PM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 PM EST | 152 | 0.8 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 11:00 AM EST | 152 | 0.8 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 10:00 AM EST | 152 | 0.8 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 9:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 8:00 AM EST | 152 | 0.8 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 7:00 AM EST | 152 | 0.8 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 6:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 5:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 4:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 3:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 2:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 1:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–599 |
| Nov 4, 12:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–599 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 PM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 PM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 PM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 11:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 10:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 9:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 8:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 7:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 6:00 AM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 5:00 AM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 4:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 3:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 2:00 AM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 1:00 AM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 112–755 |
| Nov 3, 12:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 112–755 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 PM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 PM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 PM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 PM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 PM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 PM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 PM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 PM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 PM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 PM EST | 154 | 0.81 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 11:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 10:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 9:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 8:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 7:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 6:00 AM EST | 155 | 0.82 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 5:00 AM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 4:00 AM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 3:00 AM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 2:00 AM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 1:00 AM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 115–569 |
| Nov 2, 12:00 AM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 115–569 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 PM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 PM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 PM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 PM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 PM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 PM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 PM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 PM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 PM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 PM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 PM EST | 160 | 0.85 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 PM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 11:00 AM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 10:00 AM EST | 157 | 0.83 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 9:00 AM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 8:00 AM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 7:00 AM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 6:00 AM EST | 160 | 0.85 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 5:00 AM EST | 161 | 0.86 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 4:00 AM EST | 158 | 0.84 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 3:00 AM EST | 160 | 0.85 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 2:00 AM EST | 160 | 0.85 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EST | 161 | 0.86 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 1:00 AM EDT | 161 | 0.86 | 112–616 |
| Nov 1, 12:00 AM EDT | 161 | 0.86 | 112–616 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 PM EDT | 161 | 0.86 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 PM EDT | 164 | 0.88 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 PM EDT | 161 | 0.86 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 PM EDT | 161 | 0.86 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 PM EDT | 160 | 0.85 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 PM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 PM EDT | 161 | 0.86 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 PM EDT | 161 | 0.86 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 PM EDT | 161 | 0.86 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 PM EDT | 164 | 0.88 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 PM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 PM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 11:00 AM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 10:00 AM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 9:00 AM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 8:00 AM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 7:00 AM EDT | 161 | 0.86 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 6:00 AM EDT | 164 | 0.88 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 5:00 AM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 4:00 AM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 3:00 AM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 2:00 AM EDT | 166 | 0.89 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 1:00 AM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 111–554 |
| Oct 31, 12:00 AM EDT | 164 | 0.88 | 111–554 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 PM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 PM EDT | 164 | 0.88 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 PM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 PM EDT | 164 | 0.88 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 PM EDT | 161 | 0.86 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 PM EDT | 164 | 0.88 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 PM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 PM EDT | 163 | 0.87 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 PM EDT | 164 | 0.88 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 PM EDT | 167 | 0.9 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 PM EDT | 164 | 0.88 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 PM EDT | 166 | 0.89 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 11:00 AM EDT | 164 | 0.88 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 10:00 AM EDT | 164 | 0.88 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 9:00 AM EDT | 166 | 0.89 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 8:00 AM EDT | 166 | 0.89 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 7:00 AM EDT | 166 | 0.89 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 6:00 AM EDT | 167 | 0.9 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 5:00 AM EDT | 166 | 0.89 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 4:00 AM EDT | 166 | 0.89 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 3:00 AM EDT | 167 | 0.9 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 2:00 AM EDT | 169 | 0.91 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 1:00 AM EDT | 167 | 0.9 | 116–594 |
| Oct 30, 12:00 AM EDT | 167 | 0.9 | 116–594 |
| Oct 29, 11:00 PM EDT | 166 | 0.89 | 116–579 |
| Oct 29, 10:00 PM EDT | 169 | 0.91 | 116–579 |
Normal for Nov 5: 140–613 ft³/s (middle half of 76 years of record). Now: 171 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 171 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 76 years of record (1951–2026): 10th 90, 25th 140, median 382, 75th 613, 90th 840 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 49 ft³/s, highest 1,580 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Rising over 24 hours: discharge up 11%, from 154 to 171 ft³/s. Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Map of USGS gauge 01442500 and the river around it
Where Brodhead Creek at Minisink Hills, PA sits, with 1 other gauge on the same river.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission uses are 60°F, 70°F and 72°F.
Species list not on file for this gauge. Check the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission: Pennsylvania adult trout stocking schedule · Pennsylvania fishing regulations.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Rising water. Rising over the last 24 hours (discharge up 11%). Keep your way back to the bank in sight and watch the level while you fish. “Rising” is our rule of thumb: more than 10% in discharge or 0.2 ft of gauge height in 24 hours, not a USGS or NWS class.
Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 0.92 ft stage, 171 ft³/s at Nov 5, 9:00 PM EST (NWS gauge MNSP1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 10:16 AM EST. Highest point: 1.2 ft, 235 ft³/s on Nov 5, 7:00 PM EST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 1.2 ft | 235 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 1.2 ft | 235 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 0.8 ft | 152 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 0.8 ft | 152 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
USGS gauge page USGS statistics NWS gauge MNSP1
Checked Nov 5, 9:57 PM EST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.