Gauge is well downstream, thus does not reflect actual flow in this reach, but should serve as a decent indicator of runnability. Gauge rise and fall will likely lag rise and fall in reach. There are only relatively small tributaries entering downstream.
Min (350) and Max (3,500) are for 'best' runnability. Some boaters may enjoy runs at levels outside this range. It will get very 'bump-and-scrape' below 125cfs, but there will still be playable spots. On the other extreme, the drops will get big and ugly at high flows. While some may be incined to challenge them, most will stand in awe of the fury of this stretch of water at high levels. At those times, portaging, running alternate lines, or putting in below the main drop in the dells is recommended.
| Gauge/flow analysis (based on USGS data, 1914.01.01-2010.07.03) |
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| Drainage area at gauge | 375 sq.mi. |
| Minimum daily mean flow (many dates) | 25cfs |
| 90% of time flow exceeds | 60 cfs |
| 10% of time flow exceeds | 519 cfs |
| Maximum daily mean flow (1926.08.21) | 7,180 cfs |
| 10/90 ratio ('flashy-ness') (under 3 is quite steady, over 10 is quite 'flashy') |
8.65 |
| Based upon USGS historical data and the listed min/max levels, expect the full reach to be runnable 50 days per year (on average). |
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| usgs-05397500 | 350 - 2200 cfs | II(III) | 70d14h40m | 685 cfs (rc= 0.5 ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Moderate flow. Main drop may get 'sticky'/tricky. |
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Gauge (Drainage=375 Sq.Mi.) is well downstream, thus will generally significantly overstate actual flow here (and will lag on rise and fall). |
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