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Texas
North Fork Red River
Conditions: Clear
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Observed 21 h ago
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Clouds, high 67°F / low 59°F, 38% precip — 83/100 for canoeing
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Why you'll love it
River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 189 cfs
- Average current
- 1.5 ft/s
- Gradient
- 11.5 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 2,111 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 Red River
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About this water
North Fork Red River is a 96-mile paddling stretch near Shamrock, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 189 cfs and a gradient of about 11.5 feet per mile.
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