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Floods in western Washington--Frequency and magnitude in relation to drainage basin characteristics Floods in western Washington--Frequency and magnitude in relation to drainage basin characteristics

This report presents a method of determining the magnitude and frequency of expected floods applicable for any area in western Washington (fig. 1). A composite frequency curve was developed that expresses the relation to mean annual floods of floods having recurrence intervals from 1.03 to 50 yr. This composite frequency curve was based on the combined frequency curves for all gaging...
Authors
G. L. Bodhaine, W.H. Robinson
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