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North Fork Bad Axe River

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Why you'll love it

20.0 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
57 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
57 cfs
Average current
1.1 ft/s
Gradient
22.1 ft/mi
Drainage area
72 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 Bad Axe River

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About this water

North Fork Bad Axe River is a 20-mile paddling stretch near Viroqua, Wisconsin. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 57 cfs and a gradient of about 22.1 feet per mile.

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