Live float conditions for 59 North Carolina rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Davidson River
Davidson River is a small creek in the Blue Ridge region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Davidson River Near Brevard, Nc gauge runs roughly 140–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Davidson River Near Brevard, Nc
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Roanoke River
Roanoke River is a large river in the Coastal Plain region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids, Nc gauge runs roughly 2,200–17,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,800 cfs. Tubing is best 1,500–10,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids, Nc
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Nantahala River
Nantahala River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Nantahala River Near Rainbow Springs, Nc gauge runs roughly 120–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Nantahala River Near Rainbow Springs, Nc, Nantahala River Near Hewitt, Nc
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French Broad River
French Broad River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the French Broad River At Rosman, Nc gauge runs roughly 130–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: French Broad River At Rosman, Nc, French Broad River At Blantyre, Nc, French Broad River At Asheville, Nc, French Broad River At Hot Springs, Nc
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Tuckasegee River
Tuckasegee River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tuckasegee River At Sr 1172 Nr Cullowhee, Nc gauge runs roughly 190–830 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–540 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Tuckasegee River At Sr 1172 Nr Cullowhee, Nc, Tuckasegee River At Barker'S Creek, Nc, Tuckasegee River At Bryson City, Nc
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Cape Fear River
Cape Fear River is a mid-sized river in the Coastal Plain region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cape Fear River At Lillington, Nc gauge runs roughly 570–3,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~640 cfs. Tubing is best 400–2,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cape Fear River At Lillington, Nc, Cape Fear R At Lock 1 Nr Kelly, Nc
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Watauga River
Watauga River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Watauga River Near Sugar Grove, Nc gauge runs roughly 100–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Watauga River Near Sugar Grove, Nc
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Little Tennessee River
Little Tennessee River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Tennessee River Near Prentiss, Nc gauge runs roughly 210–580 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–410 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Little Tennessee River Near Prentiss, Nc, Little Tennessee River At Needmore, Nc
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Yadkin River
Yadkin River is a small creek in the Piedmont region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Yadkin River At Patterson, Nc gauge runs roughly 55–80 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–55 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Yadkin River At Patterson, Nc, Yadkin River Bl W Kerr Scott Dam Near Buck, Nc, Yadkin River At Wilkesboro, Nc, Yadkin River At Yadkin College, Nc
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Dan River
Dan River is a small river in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Dan River Near Francisco, Nc gauge runs roughly 110–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Dan River Near Francisco, Nc, Dan River At Pine Hall, Nc, Dan River Near Wentworth, Nc
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Neuse River
Neuse River is a small river in the Coastal Plain region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Neuse River Near Falls, Nc gauge runs roughly 120–330 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–230 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Neuse River Near Falls, Nc, Neuse River Near Clayton, Nc, Neuse River Near Goldsboro, Nc, Neuse River At Kinston, Nc
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South Fork New River
South Fork New River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Fork New River Near Jefferson, Nc gauge runs roughly 240–670 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 170–470 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: South Fork New River Near Jefferson, Nc
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Catawba River
Catawba River is a mid-sized river in the Catawba & Broad region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Catawba R At Sr1223 Bl Lk James Nr Bridgewater, Nc gauge runs roughly 170–1,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Catawba & Broad · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Catawba R At Sr1223 Bl Lk James Nr Bridgewater, Nc, Catawba River At Nc Highway 16 Nr Millersville, Nc
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South Toe River
South Toe River is a small creek in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Toe River Near Celo, Nc gauge runs roughly 160–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: South Toe River Near Celo, Nc
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Pee Dee River
Pee Dee River is a large river in the Piedmont region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pee Dee R At Hwy731 Bl Lk Tillery Nr Norwood, Nc gauge runs roughly 1,400–12,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,400 cfs. Tubing is best 980–7,300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Pee Dee R At Hwy731 Bl Lk Tillery Nr Norwood, Nc, Pee Dee R Nr Rockingham, Nc
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Oconaluftee River
Oconaluftee River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Oconaluftee River At Birdtown, Nc gauge runs roughly 280–720 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 200–500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Oconaluftee River At Birdtown, Nc
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Mills River
Mills River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mills River Near Mills River, Nc gauge runs roughly 100–280 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mills River Near Mills River, Nc
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Haw River
Haw River is a small river in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Haw River At Haw River, Nc gauge runs roughly 160–660 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–460 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Haw River At Haw River, Nc, Haw River Near Bynum, Nc, Haw River Near Moncure, Nc
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Tar River
Tar River is a small river in the Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg, Nc gauge runs roughly 100–530 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tar R At Us 401 At Louisburg, Nc, Tar River At Nc 97 At Rocky Mount, Nc, Tar River At Tarboro, Nc, Tar River At Greenville, Nc
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Pigeon River
Pigeon River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Pigeon River Near Canton, Nc gauge runs roughly 150–480 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–340 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Pigeon River Near Canton, Nc, Pigeon River Near Hepco, Nc, Pigeon R Bl Power Plant Nr Waterville, Nc
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Deep River
Deep River is a small river in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Deep River At Ramseur, Nc gauge runs roughly 100–370 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–230 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Deep River At Ramseur, Nc, Deep River At Moncure, Nc
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Lumber River
Lumber River is a small river in the Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Drowning Creek Near Hoffman, Nc gauge runs roughly 110–370 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Drowning Creek Near Hoffman, Nc, Lumber River At Lumberton, Nc, Lumber River At Boardman, Nc
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Linville River
Linville River is a small creek in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Linville River Near Nebo, Nc gauge runs roughly 150–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Linville River Near Nebo, Nc
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Eno River
Eno River is a small creek in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Eno River At Hillsborough, Nc gauge runs roughly 40–70 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Eno River At Hillsborough, Nc, Eno River Near Durham, Nc
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Black River
Black River is a small river in the Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black River Near Tomahawk, Nc gauge runs roughly 180–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 130–800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Black River Near Tomahawk, Nc
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Cheoah River
Cheoah River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cheoah River Nr Bearpen Gap Nr Tapoco, Nc gauge runs roughly 100–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cheoah River Nr Bearpen Gap Nr Tapoco, Nc
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Mayo River
Mayo River is a small river in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mayo River Near Price, Nc gauge runs roughly 180–430 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mayo River Near Price, Nc
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Broad River
Broad River is a mid-sized river in the Catawba & Broad region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Broad River Near Boiling Springs, Nc gauge runs roughly 560–2,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~810 cfs. Tubing is best 390–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Catawba & Broad · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Broad River Near Boiling Springs, Nc
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Northeast Cape Fear River
Northeast Cape Fear River is a small river in the Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin, Nc gauge runs roughly 110–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 75–670 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Northeast Cape Fear River Near Chinquapin, Nc
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Uwharrie River
Uwharrie River is a small creek in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Uwharrie River Near Eldorado, Nc gauge runs roughly 240–470 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 170–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Uwharrie River Near Eldorado, Nc
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Smith River
Smith River is a mid-sized river in the Piedmont region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Smith River At Eden, Nc gauge runs roughly 220–1,100 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 150–770 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Smith River At Eden, Nc
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Swannanoa River
Swannanoa River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Swannanoa River At Biltmore, Nc gauge runs roughly 100–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Swannanoa River At Biltmore, Nc
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South Yadkin River
South Yadkin River is a small river in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Yadkin River Near Mocksville, Nc gauge runs roughly 170–460 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: South Yadkin River Near Mocksville, Nc
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South Fork Catawba River
South Fork Catawba River is a mid-sized river in the Catawba & Broad region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the South Fork Catawba River At Lowell, Nc gauge runs roughly 300–980 cfs. Rafts want at least ~380 cfs. Tubing is best 210–690 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Catawba & Broad · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: South Fork Catawba River At Lowell, Nc
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Waccamaw River
Waccamaw River is a small river in the Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Waccamaw River At Freeland, Nc gauge runs roughly 100–2,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 70–750 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Waccamaw River At Freeland, Nc
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Cataloochee Creek
Cataloochee Creek is a small creek in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cataloochee Creek Near Cataloochee, Nc gauge runs roughly 110–150 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cataloochee Creek Near Cataloochee, Nc
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Ararat River
Ararat River is a small river in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ararat River At Ararat, Nc gauge runs roughly 180–460 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ararat River At Ararat, Nc
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Contentnea Creek
Contentnea Creek is a small creek in the Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Contentnea Creek Near Lucama, Nc gauge runs roughly 100–180 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Contentnea Creek Near Lucama, Nc, Contentnea Creek At Hookerton, Nc
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Valley River
Valley River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Valley River At Tomotla, Nc gauge runs roughly 120–350 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Valley River At Tomotla, Nc
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Rocky River
Rocky River is a small river in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rocky River Near Norwood, Nc gauge runs roughly 170–1,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–650 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Rocky River Near Norwood, Nc
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Ivy River
Ivy River is a small creek in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ivy River Near Marshall, Nc gauge runs roughly 140–200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ivy River Near Marshall, Nc
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Trent River
Trent River is a small creek in the Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Trent River Near Trenton, Nc gauge runs roughly 150–350 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Trent River Near Trenton, Nc
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West Fork Pigeon River
West Fork Pigeon River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the West Fork Pigeon River At Bethel, Nc gauge runs roughly 100–250 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: West Fork Pigeon River At Bethel, Nc
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Johns River
Johns River is a small river in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Johns River At Arneys Store, Nc gauge runs roughly 170–620 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 120–430 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Johns River At Arneys Store, Nc
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Jacob Fork
Jacob Fork is a small creek in the Catawba & Broad region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Jacob Fork At Ramsey, Nc gauge runs roughly 45–70 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–45 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Catawba & Broad · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Jacob Fork At Ramsey, Nc
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Cartoogechaye Creek
Cartoogechaye Creek is a small creek in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cartoogechaye Creek At Sr 1148 Near Franklin, Nc gauge runs roughly 160–240 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cartoogechaye Creek At Sr 1148 Near Franklin, Nc
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Reddies River
Reddies River is a small river in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Reddies River At North Wilkesboro, Nc gauge runs roughly 100–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Reddies River At North Wilkesboro, Nc
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Flat River
Flat River is a small creek in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Flat River At Bahama, Nc gauge runs roughly 75–140 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–75 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Flat River At Bahama, Nc
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Fishing Creek
Fishing Creek is a small river in the Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Fishing Creek Near Enfield, Nc gauge runs roughly 120–560 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–360 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Fishing Creek Near Enfield, Nc
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Abbotts Creek
Abbotts Creek is a small creek in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Abbotts Creek At Lexington, Nc gauge runs roughly 130–230 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Abbotts Creek At Lexington, Nc
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Elk Creek
Elk Creek is a small creek in the Blue Ridge region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Elk Creek At Elkville, Nc gauge runs roughly 110–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Blue Ridge · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Elk Creek At Elkville, Nc
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Little River
Little River is a small creek in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little River Near Star, Nc gauge runs roughly 70–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 50–70 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little River Near Star, Nc
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Henry Fork
Henry Fork is a small creek in the Catawba & Broad region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Henry Fork Near Henry River, Nc gauge runs roughly 130–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Catawba & Broad · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Henry Fork Near Henry River, Nc
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Little River
Little River is a small creek in the Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little River Near Princeton, Nc gauge runs roughly 180–290 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little River Near Princeton, Nc
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Cashie River
Cashie River is a small creek in the Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cashie River At Sr1257 Near Windsor, Nc gauge runs roughly 60–490 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 40–60 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cashie River At Sr1257 Near Windsor, Nc
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Reedy Fork
Reedy Fork is a small creek in the Piedmont region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge, Nc gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Piedmont · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Reedy Fork Near Oak Ridge, Nc, Reedy Fork Near Gibsonville, Nc
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First Broad River
First Broad River is a small river in the Catawba & Broad region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the First Broad River At Lawndale, Nc gauge runs roughly 100–350 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Catawba & Broad · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: First Broad River At Lawndale, Nc
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Cove Creek
Cove Creek is a small river in the Catawba & Broad region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cove Creek Near Lake Lure, Nc gauge runs roughly 100–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Catawba & Broad · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cove Creek Near Lake Lure, Nc
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Swift Creek
Swift Creek is a small creek in the Coastal Plain region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Swift Creek Near Apex, Nc gauge runs roughly 40–50 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Coastal Plain · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Swift Creek Near Apex, Nc
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