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Bois D'arc Creek at Fm 409 near Honey Grove

Live conditions for this USGS-monitored stretch of water, updated every 15 minutes.

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Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions

Wind

5 mph

gusting to 13 mph

Air temp

85°F

1% chance of rain

River flow

2.25 cfs

high for this date

Best day to paddle this week

Today · 73

  • Today

    73

    Best

  • Wed

    65

  • Thu

    35

  • Fri

    16

  • Sat

    62

  • Sun

    68

  • Mon

    25

Scored from each day's peak forecast wind, heat, and rain chance — river flow isn't forecastable, so check back before you load the boat.

Wind, next 12 hours

mph
Hourly wind forecast
HourWind (mph)Gusts (mph)
8a59
9a617
10a816
11a811
12p79
1p79
2p910
3p78
4p67
5p910
6p1114
7p1115

Is this flow normal for August 18?

Today's 2.25 cfs is 423% above the median for this date — which counts as high water here.

The median flow on this date is 0 cfs, across 16 years of USGS record at this gauge. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

  • Wind5 mph — calm, ideal for any boat±0

We don't have launch notes for this one

This page is built from the USGS gauge at this location, so the flow and weather are real — but we haven't verified where to put in, what the hazards are, or whether this stretch is legal or sensible to paddle. We'd rather say that than invent it. The links below are where to find out.

We also don't have a verified safe-flow range here, so the Paddle Score reflects weather only. Judge the flow number against local knowledge, not against our score.

Do your own homework

We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.

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