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Missouri

Parson Creek

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Observed 11 h ago

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    Clear, high 70°F / low 50°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing

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Why you'll love it

38.5 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
108 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
108 cfs
Average current
0.9 ft/s
Gradient
5.9 ft/mi
Drainage area
107 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

Parson Creek is a 38-mile paddling stretch near Meadville, Missouri. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 108 cfs and a gradient of about 5.9 feet per mile.

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