Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
TURTLE CREEK AT CARVERS ROCK ROAD NEAR CLINTON, WI
usgs-05431486 100 - 400 cfs I(II) 01h11m ~ 265 cfs (running)
gauge class Probably getting a bit pushy. Paddlers should be experienced with strong flows and whitewater paddling techniques.
Gauge is at end of long reach, and may not reflect actual flows at upper possible playspots. Flows may be regulated by dams.
gauge graph
RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
0 - 100 cfs extremely Low-barely Low I(II) gauge is important or has warning Likely too low for any whitewater play. River may be floated, but expect to scrape in numerous places.
100 - 200 cfs barely runnable-med runnable I(II) gauge is important or has warning Probably adequate flows for mild whitewater fun. Best flows uncertain. Please add comments or reports.
200 - 300 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable I(II) gauge is important or has warning Probably getting a bit pushy. Paddlers should be experienced with strong flows and whitewater paddling techniques.
300 - 400 cfs a bit pushy runnable-high runnable I(II) gauge is important or has warning Caution is urged. Paddlers should be quite experienced with strong flows and whitewater paddling techniques.
400 - 500 cfs somewhat High-somewhat High I(II) gauge is important or has warning Unusually high flows. Probably 'washes out' any whitewater for this reach. Paddlers must have experience with strong flows and whitewater paddling techniques.
500 -9999 cfs somewhat High-extremely High I(II) gauge is important or has warning Epic flows for this reach. Extreme caution urged. Paddlers are advised to be experienced with paddling strong swift currents.

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