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Wisconsin
Yellow River
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Observed 22 h ago
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Clear, high 58°F / low 49°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for canoeing
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River facts
- Water
- Seasonal — can run dry
- Average flow
- 358 cfs
- Average current
- 0.9 ft/s
- Gradient
- 4.9 ft/mi
- Drainage area
- 455 sq mi
Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.
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Yellow River
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Permits & access
No permit or access details on file for this water — check with the local land manager before you go.
About this water
Yellow River is a 17-mile paddling stretch near Spencer, Wisconsin. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 358 cfs and a gradient of about 4.9 feet per mile.
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