reach

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-002275",
  "term": "reach",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "1. A section of river or stream between an upstream and downstream location, for which the stage or flow measured at a point somewhere along the section (e.g., gaging station or forecast point) is representative of conditions in that section of river or stream.\n\n2. In hydrologic terms, the distance between two specific points outlining that portion of the stream, or river for which the forecast applies. This generally\napplies to the distance above and below the forecast point for which the forecast is valid.",
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/reach/"
}