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California
San Joaquin River
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River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 3,108 cfs
- Average current
- 1.8 ft/s
- Gradient
- 62.7 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 3,311 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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San Joaquin River
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About this water
San Joaquin River is a 45-mile paddling stretch near Raymond, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 3,108 cfs and a gradient of about 62.7 feet per mile.
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