-502.7 cfs (-31.14%) since yesterday
31.43% of normal
•
Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Bourbeuse River
was last observed at
1,112
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
2,205
acre-ft of water today; about 31%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3,537 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2015-12-30 when daily discharge volume was observed at
63,801 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Bourbeuse River At Union
reporting a streamflow rate of 1,050 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Bourbeuse River Near High Gate
with a gauge stage of 4.42 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Bourbeuse River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 815 ft, the
Bourbeuse River Near High Gate.
Last Updated
2024-05-06
Streamflow
1,111.6 cfs
Percent of Normal
31.43%
Maximum
63,801.0 cfs
2015-12-30
About the bourbeuse river
The Bourbeuse River is a 147-mile-long river in Missouri, USA. It is a tributary of the Meramec River and flows through several counties, including Gasconade, Crawford, Franklin, and Phelps. The river was named after the French word "bourbeux," which means muddy, due to its silt-laden waters. The river was an important transportation route in the 19th century, with steamboats traveling up and down the river. Today, the river is used for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and camping, and is also used for agricultural purposes. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including the Union and Meramec Dams, which provide hydroelectric power and help regulate the river flow. Despite several efforts to improve water quality, the river still faces challenges from pollution and sedimentation.
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