Definition of Streamflow

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Streamflow

The term 'Streamflow' as it applies to the area of water can be defined as 'the water discharge that occurs in a natural channel. A more general term than runoff, streamflow may be applied to discharge whether or not it is affected by diversion or regulation'.

The term 'Streamflow' as it applies to the area of the environment can be defined as 'The volume of water that moves over a designated point over a fixed period of time. It is often expressed as cubic feet per second (ft3/sec).4'.

The term 'Streamflow' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, water flowing in the stream channel. It is often used interchangeably with discharge. '.

The term 'Streamflow' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Discharge that occurs in a natural channel'.


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