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Old River A Franks Tract near Terminous

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 12 mph

Air temp

79°F

0% chance of rain

River flow

-2,500 cfs

Best day to paddle this week

Today · 72

  • Today

    72

    Best

  • Sun

    71

  • Mon

    71

  • Tue

    69

  • Wed

    72

  • Thu

    71

  • Fri

    72

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)
10a912
11a79
12p67
1p67
2p67
3p89
4p911
5p1113
6p1115
7p1117
8p715
9p616

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.

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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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