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Iowa
English River
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River facts
- Water
- Flows year-round
- Average flow
- 482 cfs
- Average current
- 1.2 ft/s
- Drainage area
- 611 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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English River
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About this water
English River is a 0.2-mile paddling stretch near Riverside, Iowa. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 482 cfs.
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~52 min drive
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~19 min drive
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~22 min drive
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~54 min drive
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Tailwater East Boat Ramp
~28 min drive
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