Live float conditions for 70 Ohio 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.
Mad River
Mad River is a small river in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Mad River Near Urbana 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: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mad River near Urbana, Mad River at Eagle City, Mad River near Springfield, Mad River near Dayton
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Maumee River
Maumee River is a mid-sized river in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Maumee At Waterville gauge runs roughly 370–12,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~810 cfs. Tubing is best 260–5,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Maumee at Waterville, Maumee near Defiance
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Little Miami River
Little Miami River is a small creek in the Southwest 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 Lmr Near Oldtown gauge runs roughly 140–240 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: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: LMR near Oldtown, LMR at Milford
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Rocky River
Rocky River is a small river in the Northeast (Steelhead Alley) region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Rocky River Near Berea gauge runs roughly 100–520 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast (Steelhead Alley) · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rocky River near Berea
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Great Miami River
Great Miami River is a mid-sized river in the Southwest 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 Gmr At Taylorsville gauge runs roughly 150–1,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,000 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: GMR at Taylorsville, GMR at Dayton, GMR at Hamilton
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Chagrin River
Chagrin River is a small river in the Northeast (Steelhead Alley) region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chagrin At Willoughby gauge runs roughly 110–590 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–370 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast (Steelhead Alley) · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chagrin at Willoughby
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Grand River
Grand River is a mid-sized river in the Northeast (Steelhead Alley) region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Grand River Near Painesville gauge runs roughly 150–2,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,100 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast (Steelhead Alley) · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Grand River near Painesville
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Stillwater River
Stillwater River is a small river in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Stillwater At Pleasant Hill gauge runs roughly 100–730 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–380 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Stillwater at Pleasant Hill, Stillwater at Englewood
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Clear Fork (Mohican River)
Clear Fork (Mohican River) is a small creek in the Central / Northeast 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 Clear Fork At Bellville (Upper) gauge runs roughly 200–400 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 140–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central / Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Clear Fork at Bellville (Upper), Clear Fork bl Pleasant Hill Dam (Lower)
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Conneaut Creek
Conneaut Creek is a small river in the Northeast (Steelhead Alley) region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Conneaut Creek At Conneaut gauge runs roughly 100–550 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–280 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast (Steelhead Alley) · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Conneaut Creek at Conneaut
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Sandusky River
Sandusky River is a small river in the Northwest 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 Sandusky Near Fremont gauge runs roughly 130–2,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 90–920 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Sandusky near Fremont, Sandusky at Tiffin
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Scioto River
Scioto River is a mid-sized river in the Central 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 Scioto At Columbus gauge runs roughly 150–2,900 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Scioto at Columbus, Scioto at Chillicothe
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Big Darby Creek
Big Darby Creek is a small river in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Darby At Darbyville gauge runs roughly 100–1,000 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–470 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Darby at Darbyville
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Vermilion River
Vermilion River is a small creek in the Northeast (Steelhead Alley) region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Vermilion Near Vermilion gauge runs roughly 190–430 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast (Steelhead Alley) · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Vermilion near Vermilion
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Kokosing River
Kokosing River is a small river in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Kokosing At Mount Vernon gauge runs roughly 100–400 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: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Kokosing at Mount Vernon
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Olentangy River
Olentangy River is a small river in the Central 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 Olentangy Near Worthington gauge runs roughly 100–1,100 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–540 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Olentangy near Worthington
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Muskingum River
Muskingum River is a large river in the Southeast 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 Muskingum Near Coshocton gauge runs roughly 1,200–10,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~2,000 cfs. Tubing is best 840–6,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Muskingum near Coshocton, Muskingum at McConnelsville
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Cuyahoga River
Cuyahoga River is a mid-sized river in the Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cuyahoga At Jaite (Cvnp) gauge runs roughly 270–1,300 cfs. Rafts want at least ~360 cfs. Tubing is best 190–910 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Cuyahoga at Jaite (CVNP), Cuyahoga at Independence
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Hocking River
Hocking River is a small river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Hocking At Enterprise gauge runs roughly 120–750 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–450 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Hocking at Enterprise, Hocking at Athens
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Ohio River
Ohio River is a big-water river in the Ohio River 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 Ohio River Above Sardis, Oh gauge runs roughly 11,000–93,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~20,500 cfs. Big, trafficked water — not a tubing river. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Ohio River · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Rafting · USGS gauges: Ohio River Above Sardis, Oh, Ohio River At Ironton, Oh
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Licking River
Licking River is a small river in the Central 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 Licking Near Newark gauge runs roughly 160–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–660 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Licking near Newark
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Little Beaver Creek
Little Beaver Creek is a small river in the Northeast (Scenic River) region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Beaver Creek Near East Liverpool Oh gauge runs roughly 150–920 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 100–550 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast (Scenic River) · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Little Beaver Creek near East Liverpool OH
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Tuscarawas River
Tuscarawas River is a mid-sized river in the East region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tuscarawas At Newcomerstown gauge runs roughly 540–5,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~980 cfs. Tubing is best 380–3,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Tuscarawas at Newcomerstown, Tuscarawas bl Dover Dam
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Walhonding River
Walhonding River is a mid-sized river in the East 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 Walhonding Bl Mohawk Dam gauge runs roughly 290–4,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~540 cfs. Tubing is best 200–2,200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Walhonding bl Mohawk Dam
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Paint Creek
Paint Creek is a mid-sized river in the Southwest 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 Paint Creek At Chillicothe gauge runs roughly 160–3,000 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 110–1,600 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Paint Creek at Chillicothe, Paint Creek near Bainbridge
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Clear Creek
Clear Creek is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Clear Creek Near Rockbridge Oh gauge runs roughly 85–120 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 60–85 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Clear Creek near Rockbridge OH
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Portage River
Portage River is a small creek in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Portage River At Woodville Oh gauge runs roughly 260–650 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 180–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Portage River At Woodville Oh, Portage River Near Elmore Oh
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Huron River
Huron River is a small river in the North Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Huron At Milan gauge runs roughly 100–490 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: North Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Huron at Milan
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Alum Creek
Alum Creek is a small creek in the Central 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 Alum Creek At Africa Oh (Below Dam) gauge runs roughly 110–180 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: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Alum Creek at Africa OH (below dam), Alum Creek at Columbus OH
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Auglaize River
Auglaize River is a small creek in the Northwest 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 Auglaize River Near Fort Jennings Oh gauge runs roughly 220–430 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–220 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Auglaize River Near Fort Jennings Oh, Auglaize River Near Defiance Oh
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Black River
Black River is a small river in the Northeast (Steelhead Alley) region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Black River At Elyria, Oh gauge runs roughly 100–620 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–290 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast (Steelhead Alley) · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Black River at Elyria, OH
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East Fork Little Miami River
East Fork Little Miami River is a small creek in the Southwest 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 East Fork Little Miami River At Williamsburg Oh gauge runs roughly 150–310 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: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Fork Little Miami River At Williamsburg Oh, East Fork Little Miami River At Perintown Oh
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Raccoon Creek
Raccoon Creek is a small river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Raccoon Creek At Adamsville Oh gauge runs roughly 100–1,200 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–580 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Raccoon Creek at Adamsville OH
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Mosquito Creek
Mosquito Creek is a small creek in the Northeast 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 Mosquito Creek Near Greene Center Oh 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: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mosquito Creek Near Greene Center Oh, Mosquito Creek Bl Mosquito Ck Dam Nr Cortland Oh
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Big Walnut Creek
Big Walnut Creek is a small river in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Big Walnut Creek At Central College Oh gauge runs roughly 110–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Big Walnut Creek at Central College OH, Big Walnut Creek at Rees OH
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Blanchard River
Blanchard River is a small creek in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blanchard River Above Findlay Oh gauge runs roughly 170–430 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blanchard River Above Findlay Oh, Blanchard River Near Findlay Oh, Blanchard River Near Dupont Oh
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Little Muskingum River
Little Muskingum River is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh gauge runs roughly 250–540 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 180–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Muskingum River At Bloomfield Oh
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Mahoning River
Mahoning River is a small river in the Northeast 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 Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh gauge runs roughly 110–440 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Mahoning River At Pricetown Oh, Mahoning River At Leavittsburg Oh, Mahoning River At Lowellville Oh
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Little Darby Creek
Little Darby Creek is a small creek in the Central region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Darby Creek At West Jefferson Oh gauge runs roughly 190–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 130–190 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Darby Creek At West Jefferson Oh
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Ohio Brush Creek
Ohio Brush Creek is a small river in the Southwest 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 Ohio Brush Creek Near West Union Oh gauge runs roughly 100–860 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–320 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ohio Brush Creek Near West Union Oh
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Wills Creek
Wills Creek is a small river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh gauge runs roughly 100–1,500 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 70–620 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Wills Creek At Cambridge Oh
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Captina Creek
Captina Creek is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Captina Creek At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills Oh gauge runs roughly 170–310 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Captina Creek At S.R. 148 At Armstrongs Mills Oh
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Deer Creek
Deer Creek is a small river in the Central 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 Deer Creek At Mount Sterling Oh gauge runs roughly 100–490 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Central · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Deer Creek At Mount Sterling Oh
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Tiffin River
Tiffin River is a small river in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tiffin River At Stryker Oh gauge runs roughly 100–660 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–330 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tiffin River At Stryker Oh, Tiffin River Near Evansport Oh
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Killbuck Creek
Killbuck Creek is a small river in the East region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Killbuck Creek At Killbuck Oh gauge runs roughly 120–780 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–460 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Killbuck Creek At Killbuck Oh
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Rocky Fork Creek
Rocky Fork Creek is a small creek in the Southwest 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 Rocky Fork Near Barretts Mills Oh gauge runs roughly 170–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Rocky Fork Near Barretts Mills Oh
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Twin Creek
Twin Creek is a small creek in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Twin Creek Near Germantown Oh gauge runs roughly 240–510 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: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Twin Creek Near Germantown Oh
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St. Joseph River
St. Joseph River is a small river in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St Joseph River Near Newville In gauge runs roughly 120–1,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 85–630 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: St Joseph River Near Newville In
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Greenville Creek
Greenville Creek is a small creek in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Greenville Creek Near Bradford Oh gauge runs roughly 170–310 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Greenville Creek Near Bradford Oh
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St. Marys River
St. Marys River is a small creek in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the St. Marys River At Rockford Oh gauge runs roughly 310–580 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 220–310 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: St. Marys River At Rockford Oh, St Marys River At Walcot Street At Willshire Oh
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Ottawa River (Toledo)
Ottawa River (Toledo) is a small creek in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ottawa River At University Of Toledo, Toledo Oh gauge runs roughly 100–210 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: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ottawa River At University Of Toledo, Toledo Oh
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Ottawa River (Lima)
Ottawa River (Lima) is a small creek in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ottawa River At Lima Oh gauge runs roughly 75–160 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: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ottawa River At Lima Oh, Ottawa River Near Kalida Oh
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Stillwater Creek
Stillwater Creek is a small creek in the East region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh gauge runs roughly 210–450 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 150–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Stillwater Creek At Piedmont Oh, Stillwater Creek At Uhrichsville Oh
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Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek is a small river in the East region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sugar Creek At Strasburg Oh gauge runs roughly 100–550 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–310 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sugar Creek At Strasburg Oh
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Tinkers Creek
Tinkers Creek is a small creek in the Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tinkers Creek At Bedford Oh gauge runs roughly 140–210 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: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tinkers Creek At Bedford Oh
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Eagle Creek
Eagle Creek is a small creek in the Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Eagle Creek At Phalanx Station Oh gauge runs roughly 110–170 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: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Eagle Creek At Phalanx Station Oh
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Sandy Creek
Sandy Creek is a small river in the Northeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sandy Creek At Waynesburg Oh gauge runs roughly 100–520 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–310 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sandy Creek At Waynesburg Oh
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Duck Creek
Duck Creek is a small river in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Duck Creek Below Whipple Oh gauge runs roughly 100–690 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–310 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Duck Creek Below Whipple Oh
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Wheeling Creek
Wheeling Creek is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh gauge runs roughly 120–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wheeling Creek Below Blaine Oh
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Yellow Creek
Yellow Creek is a small creek in the East region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh gauge runs roughly 170–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 120–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Yellow Creek Near Hammondsville Oh
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Massies Creek
Massies Creek is a small creek in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Massies Creek At Wilberforce Oh gauge runs roughly 75–150 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: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Massies Creek At Wilberforce Oh
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Little Auglaize River
Little Auglaize River is a small creek in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Little Auglaize River At Melrose Oh gauge runs roughly 200–620 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 140–200 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Little Auglaize River At Melrose Oh
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Tymochtee Creek
Tymochtee Creek is a small creek in the Northwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Tymochtee Creek At Crawford Oh gauge runs roughly 150–440 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: Northwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Tymochtee Creek At Crawford Oh
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Chippewa Creek
Chippewa Creek is a small creek in the East region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh gauge runs roughly 70–130 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: East · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Chippewa Creek At Miller Rd At Sterling Oh, Chippewa Creek Above Easton Oh
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Wakatomika Creek
Wakatomika Creek is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Wakatomika Creek Near Frazeysburg Oh gauge runs roughly 140–270 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: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Wakatomika Creek Near Frazeysburg Oh
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Salt Creek
Salt Creek is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh gauge runs roughly 70–140 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: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Salt Creek Near Chandlersville Oh
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Shade River
Shade River is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Shade River Near Chester Oh gauge runs roughly 130–280 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: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Shade River Near Chester Oh
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Symmes Creek
Symmes Creek is a small creek in the Southeast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Symmes Creek At Aid Oh gauge runs roughly 350–910 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 240–350 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Southeast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Symmes Creek At Aid Oh
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Loramie Creek
Loramie Creek is a small creek in the Southwest 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 Loramie Creek At Lockington Oh gauge runs roughly 140–310 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: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Loramie Creek At Lockington Oh
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Sevenmile Creek
Sevenmile Creek is a small creek in the Southwest region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sevenmile Creek At Camden Oh gauge runs roughly 70–150 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: Southwest · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sevenmile Creek At Camden Oh
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