Little River rising

[ScubaGypsy]

Did 2 dives today at Little River but based on the conditions I expect that there will be no diving for the next few weeks.

When I first arrived today at 1230, the water was over the cement sidewalks and up to the first step. I followed another teams line into the cave while laying my own line as well with both of us tying off at the steps. It was a braille dive until one reached the cavern zone. Once in the cave the conditions were good with minimal flow and 50'+ visibility.

After completing the first dive and eating lunch, I did a second dive. The water had risen just up to the first platform when I went in at 1530. The river water was ~ 65 F and the no visibility zone was now extended down to the Grim Reaper sign. Once again the cave itself was splendid! I exited around 1645 and took the following pictures at 1700. Obviously the water is continuing to rise. The river water is also dirty looking.

[Kelly Jessop]

Branford gauge is showing 16.49 ft as Dec 29th, there is a projection of 21.4 ft on Jan 2nd.

[FW]

Be very careful dining LR when the river is rising rapidly, like now. It could reverse while you are in there, and that would be bad!

[MikeT]

Anyone been out here lately? Looks like it's dropping, but very slowly: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydro...tae&gage=bfdf1

[FW]

Anyone been out here lately? Looks like it's dropping, but very slowly: http://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydro...tae&gage=bfdf1

I will look this weekend, but I suspect it is still blown out.

[MikeT]

I will look this weekend, but I suspect it is still blown out.

Thanks. Figured it probably wasn't diveable yet but wanted to keep my options open since I'll be around the Amigo's party this weekend.

[patpicos]

Thanks. Figured it probably wasn't diveable yet but wanted to keep my options open since I'll be around the Amigo's party this weekend.

LR flooded between 16-17'. River is still at 21'...got some ways to go...once the river cork is popped...she might be raging

[Kelly Jessop]

LR flooded between 16-17'. River is still at 21'...got some ways to go...once the river cork is popped...she might be raging

You are right the outflow will be strong with brown/tannic water. Little River used to flush out fast and clear quickly,but it doesn't seem to do that anymore.