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Spring runoff refers to the high water flowing in rivers and lakes when warmer temperatures cause the snow to melt. The higher than normal water levels can cause flooding in low-lying areas. The water from these flooded areas and from melting snow carries extra organic materials such as leaves and grasses, as well as mud and silt stirred up by increased water flows.
