TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Bush River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Bush River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Bush River is a 30-mile-long river located in Maryland, USA. It flows through Harford County and into the Chesapeake Bay. The river has a long history as an important waterway for agriculture, industry, and transportation. There are several reservoirs on the Bush River, including the Loch Raven Reservoir and the Prettyboy Reservoir. These reservoirs provide drinking water to the Baltimore metropolitan area. The river is also used for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking. The Bush River is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Additionally, the river is an important habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. Agricultural activities such as farming and cattle grazing also take place along the river.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Bush River Nr Prosperity
USGS 02167582 |
38 cfs | 2.53 ft | -9.83 |
History of the River
The Bush River is a tributary of the Columbia River in the Columbia Country of southeastern British Columbia, Canada, entering that river via the Bush Arm of Kinbasket Lake. Named for the dense vegetation lining its banks, its headwaters are at 52°05′N 117°30′W, in the Rocky Mountains. Its former confluence with the Columbia was at 51°44′30″N 117°38′10″W, now beneath the waters of Bush Arm; a few miles above the river's new mouth is the confluence of the Valenciennes River. The Bush has also been designated the North Fork Bush River, while the Valenciennes was known as the South Fork Bush River (renamed in 1918); — Bush Pass is at the head of the Valenciennes, rather than the Bush.