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California
West Fork Chowchilla River
Conditions: Clear
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Observed 18 h ago
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Clear, high 95°F / low 70°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for canoeing
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River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 37 cfs
- Average current
- 1.2 ft/s
- Gradient
- 91.2 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 56 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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West Fork Chowchilla River
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About this water
West Fork Chowchilla River is a 14-mile paddling stretch near Mariposa, California. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 37 cfs and a gradient of about 91.2 feet per mile.
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