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North Carolina · Unknown Co.

Hiwassee River

· 92 mi · Class III-IV(V)
Optimal: 60–190 CFS · USGS #03544970
124 avg
41.1CFS
2.52 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 124 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #03544970
03544970

About

Class III-IV(V) drops through 92 miles of technical whitewater at an average 124 CFS, with optimal flows between 60–190 CFS on gauge 03544970. The Hiwassee pushes into Class V territory when water levels climb, demanding precise boat control through continuous boulder gardens and steep gradient. At lower flows within the optimal range, the river settles into sustained Class III-IV character with occasional bigger drops that justify the parenthetical V rating.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
9:05 AM
Moonrise
1:55 PM
Moonset
4:15 AM
★ Moon underfoot
9:05 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality

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