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South Fork Chariton River

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    Clear, high 60°F / low 50°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing

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Why you'll love it

26.0 mi run
Flows year-round
148 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
148 cfs
Average current
0.9 ft/s
Gradient
4.5 ft/mi
Drainage area
172 sq mi

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

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South Fork Chariton River

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About this water

South Fork Chariton River is a 26-mile paddling stretch near Corydon, Iowa. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 148 cfs and a gradient of about 4.5 feet per mile.

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