"Stream flow" refers to the movement of water in a stream or river. It describes how quickly or slowly the water is flowing and can vary depending on factors such as rainfall, temperature, and the landscape of the area. Full definition
In mountain regions that are warming, as most are, a larger fraction of precipitation falls as rain rather than as snow, which means lower stream flows in spring and summer. (thinkprogress.org)
Only if their income stream flows from a number of books can they expect to make a decent living. (bidinotto.com)
Using measurements from the field supplemented by computer models, the scientists found that one third of the rivers showed large changes in stream flows with these, either gaining water or losing it. (news.mongabay.com)