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Baker Creek

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Observed 22 h ago

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    Clouds, high 66°F / low 62°F, 0% precip — 93/100 for canoeing

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Why you'll love it

4.4 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
72 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
72 cfs
Average current
1.0 ft/s
Gradient
28.3 ft/mi
Drainage area
41 sq mi

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

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About this water

Baker Creek is a 4.4-mile paddling stretch near Mansfield, Missouri. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 72 cfs and a gradient of about 28.3 feet per mile.

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