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Texas
Old River
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River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 65 cfs
- Average current
- 0.7 ft/s
- Gradient
- 1.7 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 114 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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Old River
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About this water
Old River is a 18-mile paddling stretch near Somerville, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 65 cfs and a gradient of about 1.7 feet per mile.
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~15 min drive
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Yegua Creek
~22 min drive
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Davidson Creek
~23 min drive
Davidson Creek is a 55-mile paddling stretch near Caldwell, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 83 cfs and a gradient of about 4.7 feet per mile.
Wickson Creek
~29 min drive
Wickson Creek is a 31-mile paddling stretch near Bryan, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 53 cfs and a gradient of about 5.1 feet per mile.
Cedar Creek
~34 min drive
Cedar Creek is a 20-mile paddling stretch near Caldwell, Texas. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 42 cfs and a gradient of about 8.4 feet per mile.
New Year Creek
~38 min drive
New Year Creek is a 23-mile paddling stretch near Brenham, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 85 cfs and a gradient of about 6.7 feet per mile.
Gibbons Creek
~39 min drive
Gibbons Creek is a 23-mile paddling stretch near Anderson, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 95 cfs and a gradient of about 4.2 feet per mile.
Rocky Creek
~40 min drive
Rocky Creek is a 17-mile paddling stretch near Anderson, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 42 cfs and a gradient of about 7.2 feet per mile.
Grassy Creek
~46 min drive
Grassy Creek is a 16-mile paddling stretch near Navasota, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 52 cfs and a gradient of about 7.7 feet per mile.
Cedar Creek
~46 min drive
Cedar Creek is a 29-mile paddling stretch near Hearne, Texas. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 70 cfs and a gradient of about 5.8 feet per mile.
