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Kansas
Elk River
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Observed 23 h ago
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Clear, high 67°F / low 62°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for canoeing
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River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 51 cfs
- Average current
- 0.8 ft/s
- Gradient
- 7.2 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 44 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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Elk River
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About this water
Elk River is a 18-mile paddling stretch near Chanute, Kansas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 51 cfs and a gradient of about 7.2 feet per mile.
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Walnut Creek
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~36 min drive
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