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Illinois
Bronson Creek
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Observed 10 h ago
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Clear, high 70°F / low 48°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing
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River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 42 cfs
- Average current
- 0.9 ft/s
- Gradient
- 7.7 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 52 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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Bronson Creek
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About this water
Bronson Creek is a 9.4-mile paddling stretch near Plymouth, Illinois. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 42 cfs and a gradient of about 7.7 feet per mile.
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