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Oregon
West Fork Silvies River
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River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 231 cfs
- Average current
- 1.2 ft/s
- Gradient
- 1.6 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 999 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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West Fork Silvies River
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About this water
West Fork Silvies River is a 27-mile paddling stretch near Burns, Oregon. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 231 cfs and a gradient of about 1.6 feet per mile.
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~1h 26m drive
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