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Middle River at Argyle

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

9 mph

gusting to 18 mph

Air temp

70°F

3% chance of rain

River flow

2.81 cfs

normal for this date

Best day to paddle this week

Thursday · 84

  • Today

    72

  • Sun

    23

  • Mon

    2

  • Tue

    1

  • Wed

    44

  • Thu

    84

    Best

  • Fri

    50

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)
10p1020
11p1120
12a919
1a714
2a613
3a613
4a613
5a714
6a714
7a713
8a613
9a715

Is this flow normal for September 6?

Today's 2.81 cfs is 251% above the median for this date — which counts as normal water here.

The median flow on this date is 1 cfs, across 80 years of USGS record at this gauge. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

  • Wind9 mph — noticeable but manageable-5

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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