Water Hazards
Water Hazards
Floods and droughts can have long-term impacts on communities. The New England Water Science Center develops tools to estimate flood extent; partners with FEMA to develop products to support the Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning program; and generates information to better understand water-resource sustainability during periods of prolonged drought and in response to climate change.
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Development of Regional Regression Equations to Estimate the Magnitude of Peak Flows for Selected Annual-Exceedance Probabilities in Maine
The flood-frequency characteristics for streamgages and regression equations for estimating flood magnitudes have been published.
Development of Regional Regression Equations in Connecticut
Knowledge of the magnitude and frequency of floods is needed for the effective and safe design of bridges, culverts, and other structures. This information is also important for flood-plain planning and management. Periodic examination of flood-frequency characteristics is essential to ensure the best estimates of flood magnitudes for a given annual exceedance probabilities (AEP).