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Illinois

Cane Creek

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Observed 19 h ago

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    Clouds, high 68°F / low 67°F, 0% precip — 91/100 for canoeing

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Why you'll love it

13.7 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
136 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
136 cfs
Average current
0.8 ft/s
Gradient
5.3 ft/mi
Drainage area
113 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

Cane Creek is a 14-mile paddling stretch near Omaha, Illinois. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 136 cfs and a gradient of about 5.3 feet per mile.

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