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South Fork South Prairie Creek

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Why you'll love it

4.7 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
56 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
56 cfs
Average current
1.2 ft/s
Gradient
421.3 ft/mi
Drainage area
12 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 South Prairie Creek

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About this water

South Fork South Prairie Creek is a 4.7-mile paddling stretch near Wilkeson, Washington. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 56 cfs and a gradient of about 421.3 feet per mile.

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