The Stonávka () is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Olza. It flows through the Moravian-Silesian Region. It is long.
Etymology The name is derived from the Czech word sténat ('to groan'), meaning 'murmuring river'.
Characteristic The Stonávka originates in the territory of Komorní Lhotka in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids at an elevation of and flows to Karviná, where it merges with the Olza River at an elevation of . It is long. Its drainage basin has an area of . The average discharge at its mouth is 1.47 m3/s.
The longest tributaries of the Stonávka are: Tributary Length (km) Side Chotěbuzka 9.5 right Černý potok 7.6 right Mušalec 6.0 left Ráztoka 5.5 right
Course The river flows through the municipal territories of Komorní Lhotka, Hnojník, Třanovice, Těrlicko, Albrechtice, Stonava and Karviná.
Bodies of water The Těrlicko Reservoir is built on the river.
Fauna Protected fish that live in the river include the common minnow. The middle and lower course of the river are home to the Eurasian otter and common kingfisher. The occurrence of the Eurasian beaver was also recorded.
See also List of rivers of the Czech Republic
References
External links
River flow at Těrlicko pod nádrží station – Flood Warning and Forecasting Service of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute