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Iowa
South Raccoon River
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Observed 13 h ago
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Clear, high 68°F / low 57°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing
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Why you'll love it
River facts
- Water
- Flows year-round
- Average flow
- 608 cfs
- Average current
- 1.0 ft/s
- Gradient
- 9.5 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 918 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 Raccoon River
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About this water
South Raccoon River is a 26-mile paddling stretch near Guthrie Center, Iowa. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 608 cfs and a gradient of about 9.5 feet per mile.
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~24 min drive
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Middle Raccoon River
~33 min drive
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~47 min drive
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