Cave Springs Branch Near South West City, Mo Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.63 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 3 .

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The flow of the stream is influenced by precipitation and snowmelt, resulting in seasonal trends with higher flows in the spring and lower flows in the summer and fall. The main constituents of the stream include dissolved minerals and sediment, with potential influences from agriculture and urban development. There are no notable dams or tributaries in the immediate vicinity of the gauge. Interesting facts about the hydrology of the area include the presence of cave systems that feed into the branch and the historical use of the springs by Native American tribes for medicinal purposes.