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North Carolina

Lynch Creek

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Observed 50 min ago

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    Clouds, high 65°F / low 61°F, 57% precip — 85/100 for canoeing

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Why you'll love it

12.1 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
38 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
38 cfs
Average current
0.9 ft/s
Gradient
18.8 ft/mi
Drainage area
35 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

Lynch Creek is a 12-mile paddling stretch near Kittrell, North Carolina. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 38 cfs and a gradient of about 18.8 feet per mile.

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