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North Carolina

North Fork Ivy Creek

Conditions: Blocked

for canoeing, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 20 h ago · oldest 20 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    43 active alerts in National Forests in North Carolina; most severe: Siddie Fields Day Use Area closed for improvements

    USFSPosted Sep 28 · checked 20 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Rain, high 74°F / low 60°F, 41% precip — 91/100 for canoeing

    OpenWeather20 h ago

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Why you'll love it

6.7 mi run
37 cfs avg flow

River facts

Average flow
37 cfs
Average current
1.1 ft/s
Gradient
232.7 ft/mi
Drainage area
15 sq mi

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

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North Fork Ivy Creek

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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

North Fork Ivy Creek is a 6.7-mile paddling stretch near Barnardsville, North Carolina. USGS models an average flow of about 37 cfs and a gradient of about 232.7 feet per mile.

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