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North Prong Alafia River

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Why you'll love it

19.7 mi run
Flows year-round
131 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
131 cfs
Average current
1.0 ft/s
Gradient
4.1 ft/mi
Drainage area
120 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

North Prong Alafia River is a 20-mile paddling stretch near Lithia, Florida. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 131 cfs and a gradient of about 4.1 feet per mile.

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