depth of runoff

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-000688",
  "term": "depth of runoff",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "In hydrologic terms, the total runoff from a drainage basin, divided by its area. For convenience in comparing runoff with precipitation, the term is\nusually expressed in inches of depth during a given period of time over the drainage area or acre-feet per square mile.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/depth-of-runoff/"
}