Streamflow—Water Year 2020
Fact Sheet
2021-3046
Links
- Document: Report (3.40 MB pdf)
- Dataset: U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System database — USGS water data for the Nation
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Abstract
The maps and graphs in this summary describe national streamflow conditions for water year 2020 (October 1, 2019, to September 30, 2020) in the context of streamflow ranks relative to the 91-year period of water years 1930–2020. Annual runoff in the Nation’s rivers and streams during water year 2020 (11.10 inches) was higher than the long-term (1930–2020) mean annual runoff of 9.40 inches for the contiguous United States. Nationwide, the 2020 streamflow ranked the 10th highest out of the 91 years.
Suggested Citation
Jian, X., Wolock, D.M., Lins, H.F., Henderson, R.J., and Brady, S.J., 2021, Streamflow—Water year 2020: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2021–3046, 6 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20213046.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
Study Area
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- National Overview
- Regional Patterns
- Seasonal Characteristics
- High and Low Flows
- Additional Information
- References
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Streamflow—Water year 2020 |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2021-3046 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20213046 |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Kansas Water Science Center |
| Description | Report: 6 p.; Dataset |
| Country | United States |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |