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North Carolina
New River
Conditions: Clear
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Observed 17 h ago
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Clear, high 89°F / low 74°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing
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River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 68 cfs
- Average current
- 0.8 ft/s
- Gradient
- 4.1 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 52 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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New River
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About this water
New River is a 11-mile paddling stretch near Richlands, North Carolina. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 68 cfs and a gradient of about 4.1 feet per mile.
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