streamflow

[ streem-floh ]

noun

1. the water that flows in a specific stream site, especially its volume and rate of flow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of streamflow¹

stream + flow

Example Sentences

Stillwater’s study identified and assessed 12 barriers to streamflow in the area.

From Los Angeles Times

Recent advances in technology, he said, can also allow for the deployment of more real-time “smart” gauges that measure not only streamflow but also water quality, temperature and other measures of waterways’ health.

From Los Angeles Times

Scientists have found similar gaps in streamflow monitoring in regions around the world.

From Los Angeles Times

Inadequate streamflow data has long been recognized as a problem in California, and in 2019 the state Legislature passed SB 19, a law that directed state agencies to develop a plan to address the gaps and install more gauges.

From Los Angeles Times

As climate warms, seasonal streamflow peaks tend to decrease, so there is more uniform streamflow distribution over a year.

From Science Daily