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Kentucky

Buffalo Creek

Conditions: Clear

for canoeing, today

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Observed 11 h ago

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    Clear, high 71°F / low 51°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing

    OpenWeather11 h ago

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Why you'll love it

12.1 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
69 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
69 cfs
Average current
1.0 ft/s
Gradient
14.9 ft/mi
Drainage area
55 sq mi

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

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Buffalo Creek

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About this water

Buffalo Creek is a 12-mile paddling stretch near Grayson, Kentucky. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 69 cfs and a gradient of about 14.9 feet per mile.

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