Total streamflow across the
Bourbeuse River
was last observed at
770
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,527
acre-ft of water today; about 218%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
353 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 714 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Bourbeuse River Near High Gate
with a gauge stage of 4.39 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.
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.
Last Updated | 2024-12-21 |
Discharge Volume | 1,527 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
769.8 cfs
-358.6 cfs (-31.78%) |
Percent of Normal | 217.97% |
Maximum |
63,801.0 cfs
2015-12-30 |
Seasonal Avg | 353 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bourbeuse River Near High Gate
USGS 07015720 |
56 cfs | 4.39 ft | -28.83 | |||||
Bourbeuse River At Union
USGS 07016500 |
714 cfs | 4.31 ft | -32 |
The Bourbeuse River (French for 'muddy') is a river located in east-central Missouri, in the Ozarks region, and is one of two major tributaries of the Meramec River, the other being the Big River. The Bourbeuse flows to the northeast from its source (37°58′42″N 91°43′03″W) near the locale of Dillon just northeast of Rolla in Phelps County, through Maries, Gasconade, Crawford, and Franklin counties, where it discharges into the Meramec River near Moselle (38°23′57″N 90°53′21″W). The elevation of the river at its source is approximately 1,140 feet (350 m) above sea level and at its mouth about 463 feet (141 m). The total length of the river is 154 miles (248 km), while the airline distance between source and mouth is 53 miles (85 km). The watershed area is 842.9 square miles (2,183 km2).
Tributaries of the Bourbeuse River include Spring Creek, Boone Creek, Brush Creek, Red Oak Creek, Dry Fork, and Little Bourbeuse River.