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South Dakota

Medary Creek

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Why you'll love it

44.9 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
49 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
49 cfs
Average current
1.0 ft/s
Gradient
4.7 ft/mi
Drainage area
190 sq mi

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

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About this water

Medary Creek is a 45-mile paddling stretch near Elkton, South Dakota. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 49 cfs and a gradient of about 4.7 feet per mile.

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