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North Carolina
Rocky River
Conditions: Clear
for canoeing, todayWeather is good
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Observed 12 h ago
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Clouds, high 58°F / low 58°F, 49% precip — 85/100 for canoeing
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Why you'll love it
River facts
- Water
- Flows year-round
- Average flow
- 116 cfs
- Average current
- 0.9 ft/s
- Gradient
- 20.8 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 93 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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Rocky River
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Permits & access
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About this water
Rocky River is a 6.9-mile paddling stretch near Staley, North Carolina. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 116 cfs and a gradient of about 20.8 feet per mile.
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