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Virginia
South Fork Shenandoah River
Conditions: Clear
for canoeing, todayWeather is good
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Observed 5 h ago
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Clouds, high 60°F / low 55°F, 100% precip — 81/100 for canoeing
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Why you'll love it
River facts
- Water
- Flows year-round
- Average flow
- 1,297 cfs
- Average current
- 1.1 ft/s
- Drainage area
- 1,197 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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South Fork Shenandoah River
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About this water
South Fork Shenandoah River is a 0.1-mile paddling stretch near Elkton, Virginia. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 1,297 cfs.
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