Technique for estimating magnitude and frequency of floods in natural-flow streams in Florida
January 1, 1982
A technique is presented for estimating floods on natural-flow streams in Florida for specific recurrence intervals of 2, 5, 10 , 25, 50, 100, 200, and 500 years. Florida peaks from 159 stream-gaging stations with long-term records (10-53 years) and 23 rainfall-runoff stations with short-term records (7-17 years) were used in a multiple linear regression analysis to develop the regional equations relating peak discharge to basin characteristics. The State is divided into 3 hydrologic regions, A, B, and C. The significant independent variables in Regions A and C were drainage area, channel slope, and lake area. In Region B, the significant independent variables were drainage area and lake area. (USGS)
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1982 |
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Title | Technique for estimating magnitude and frequency of floods in natural-flow streams in Florida |
DOI | 10.3133/wri824012 |
Authors | W. C. Bridges |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
Series Number | 82-4012 |
Index ID | wri824012 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |