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Arkansas
Illinois River
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River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 721 cfs
- Average current
- 1.0 ft/s
- Gradient
- 20.0 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 505 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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Illinois River
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About this water
Illinois River is a 19-mile paddling stretch near Prairie Grove, Arkansas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 721 cfs and a gradient of about 20.0 feet per mile.
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~32 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Arkansas.
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~5 min drive
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~11 min drive
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~55 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Arkansas.
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~19 min drive
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