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Crane Creek

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Why you'll love it

17.3 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
144 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
144 cfs
Average current
1.2 ft/s
Gradient
15.1 ft/mi
Drainage area
153 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

Crane Creek is a 17-mile paddling stretch near Crane, Missouri. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 144 cfs and a gradient of about 15.1 feet per mile.

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