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Riverrats Canoe and Kayak Rentals

Riverrats Canoe and Kayak Rentals

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Riverrats Canoe and Kayak Rentals is a kayak & canoe livery in Scranton. They offer trips on the Lynches River, which is designated as a wild and scenic river. The outfitter provides experiences for all skill levels, from small family paddles to large corporate events.

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Kayaking, Canoeing

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Typical flow by month

1930 to 2026

The water at Riverrats Canoe and Kayak Rentals typically runs highest in March, at a median 1,460 cfs, and lowest in October, at 355 cfs. The highest flow on record for any single day is 24,500 cfs, in 1945.

Typical flow by month at Lynches River at Effingham, SC, in cfs
MonthTypical (cfs)Usual range (cfs)Relative level
January1,140714 to 1,940
February1,360867 to 2,120
March1,460896 to 2,280
April1,055702 to 1,960
May549352 to 857
June429280 to 711
July388241 to 681
August430263 to 791
September362240 to 662
October355242 to 613
November440315 to 801
December746489 to 1,180

Typical is the median of each month’s daily median values, and the usual range runs from the median 25th to the median 75th percentile, across about 97 years of record. Statistics published by the US Geological Survey for Lynches River at Effingham, SC (site 02132000). Conditions on any given day can fall well outside the usual range. Check the current reading before you go.

Current conditions

75Go/ 100 conditions scoreBest day: Sat, Sep 26 (91)

Streamflow

110 cfs

Much below normal (5th)

Water level

1.27 ft

High today

89°F

Wind

9 kt

Gusts 15 kt

Rain chance

29%

Week ahead

Tue89°F29%
Wed83°F21%
Thu73°F36%
Fri77°F6%
Sat81°F0%
Sun85°F0%
Mon88°F2%

Forecast from Open-Meteo global models (NOAA & ECMWF).

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