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Oklahoma
Elk Creek
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Why you'll love it
River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 116 cfs
- Average current
- 0.8 ft/s
- Gradient
- 5.7 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 95 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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Elk Creek
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About this water
Elk Creek is a 12-mile paddling stretch near Checotah, Oklahoma. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 116 cfs and a gradient of about 5.7 feet per mile.
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