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The following is 'lifted' (with minor edits) from a report filed by Thomas Visnius, 2009.07.08:
The East Fork of the White River sees 2,000-10,000 through much of the year, except for late summer and fall. I can't say for sure, since I have yet to play it, but this should be worth a 2 hour drive.
Flows of 2600 cfs may be a low level for surface play, but there could be some mystery play at this level.
I am guessing that 3000 opens up all types of play along the entire rip.
I will also guess that this ledge and the eddies downstream will pack a lot of fun for expert play boaters up to 10,000 cfs.
The river sees 20,000 regularly, although that is surely too high for any features to play, other than some possible boils.
The river did not start to rise until a full day after the heavy rains of July 4, and it is still rising 3 days (maybe more) later. This is a very easy run to plan for.
Thanks, Thomas!
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| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
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| White, East ForkHindostan Falls (PnP) [ ] |
Hindostan Falls |
n/a | boof or die | |
| 230d09h19m | /EAST FORK WHITE RIVER AT SHOALS, IN [IN] |
Hindostan Falls. 4990 cfs. July 29, 2009 |
4990 cfs | Thomas Visnius |
| 234d01h19m | /EAST FORK WHITE RIVER AT SHOALS, IN [IN] |
Hindostan Falls. 8500 cfs. July 25, 2009 |
8500 cfs | Thomas Visnius |
| 251d02h04m | /EAST FORK WHITE RIVER AT SHOALS, IN [IN] |
Hindostan Falls. 2600 cfs. July 5, 2009 |
2600 cfs | Thomas Visnius |