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Irwin Creek

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for canoeing, today

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Observed 53 min ago

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    Rain, high 79°F / low 66°F, 100% precip — 78/100 for canoeing

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Why you'll love it

10.7 mi run
Flows year-round
47 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
47 cfs
Average current
0.8 ft/s
Gradient
13.9 ft/mi
Drainage area
31 sq mi

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

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Irwin Creek

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About this water

Irwin Creek is a 11-mile paddling stretch near Charlotte, North Carolina. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 47 cfs and a gradient of about 13.9 feet per mile.

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