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Red Rv near Burkburnett

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

77of 100

Good

Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions

Photograph taken near Red Rv near Burkburnett
Nearby on Wikimedia Commons — The Red River, Burkburnett, Texas Historical Marker (8355044412).jpg by Nicolas Henderson from Coppell, Texas, CC BY 2.0. Taken within 10km of this location — it may not show the launch itself.

Wind

10 mph

gusting to 11 mph

Air temp

102°F

1% chance of rain

River flow

49.6 cfs

low for this date

Wind, next 12 hours

mph
Hourly wind forecast
HourWind (mph)Gusts (mph)
4p1011
5p1112
6p1011
7p1215
8p1015
9p512
10p612
11p612
12a616
1a816
2a815
3a714

Is this flow normal for July 30?

Today's 49.6 cfs is 79% below the median for this date — which counts as low water here.

The median flow on this date is 233 cfs, across 65 years of USGS record at this gauge. Whether that is runnable depends on the stretch — this is context, not a recommendation.

Why this score

  • Wind10 mph — noticeable but manageable-8
  • Heat102°F — bring more water than you think-15

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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