BOURBEUSE RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-21
Discharge Volume 5,232 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 2,638.0 cfs
+1210.0 cfs (+84.73%)
Percent of Normal 218.99%
Maximum 63,801.0 cfs
2015-12-30
Seasonal Avg 1,205 cfs

Total streamflow across the Bourbeuse River was last observed at 2,638 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 5,232 acre-ft of water today; about 219% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,205 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 2,530 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Bourbeuse River, with a gauge stage of 6.35 ft at this location. 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.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Bourbeuse River Near High Gate
USGS 07015720
108 cfs 4.76 ft -58.14
Bourbeuse River At Union
USGS 07016500
2530 cfs 6.35 ft 116.24
History of the River

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.

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