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Illinois

Walnut Creek

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    Clear, high 74°F / low 49°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing

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Why you'll love it

20.1 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
44 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
44 cfs
Average current
0.8 ft/s
Gradient
8.9 ft/mi
Drainage area
53 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

Walnut Creek is a 20-mile paddling stretch near Winchester, Illinois. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 44 cfs and a gradient of about 8.9 feet per mile.

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