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Missouri
James River
Conditions: Clear
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Observed 15 h ago
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Clouds, high 62°F / low 62°F, 0% precip — 98/100 for canoeing
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Why you'll love it
River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 99 cfs
- Average current
- 1.1 ft/s
- Gradient
- 15.7 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 110 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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James River
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Permits & access
No permit or access details on file for this water — check with the local land manager before you go.
About this water
James River is a 15-mile paddling stretch near Seymour, Missouri. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 99 cfs and a gradient of about 15.7 feet per mile.
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~54 min drive
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