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Old 11-01-2014, 08:47 AM   #12
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Drake: October is usually a low water month on most Western Rivers. There is usually a significant rise in January then of course they all flow pretty good during the spring as noted above. The Ohio, Tenn. and Tenn-Tom can all have significant current issues not so much just above the locks in the "pool". Getting into the locks south bound can be challenging during those periods with a distinct draw to the dam just above the lock guide walls. Flotsom is more of a problem during a quick rise not so much after an extended flood stage. The USCG posts and broadcasts river stages daily so you can anticipate what may be coming down.
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