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streamflow

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[streem-floh] / ˈstrimˌfloʊ /

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of streamflow

stream + flow

Example Sentences

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Even in years with decent snow, streamflow has come up short.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

A scientific framework linking rainfall forecasts to the local impacts, such as streamflow, flood depth and water velocity, could also help decision-makers implement timely evacuations or road closures.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025

By pairing Colorado's water planning model, StateMod, with a new hidden Markov modeling framework, the study created hundreds of thousands of streamflow scenarios under both historical and climate-change conditions.

From Science Daily • Nov. 14, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2024

Upon those readings had been based the crude, wide-margin streamflow forecasts for the coming year.

From The Thirst Quenchers by Raphael, Rick

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