Urban flood analysis in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Flood insurance study information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is utilized to estimate future flood hazard in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Techniques are described for estimating future urban runoff estimates. A method of developing stream cross section rating curves is explained. Future runoff estimates are used in conjuction with the rating curves to develop an estimate of 50- and 100- year flood profiles that would result from future urban development.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1983 |
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Title | Urban flood analysis in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr8326 |
Authors | Robert L. Tortorelli, T.L. Huntzinger, D. L. Bergman, A.L. Patneaude |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Open-File Report |
Series Number | 83-26 |
Index ID | ofr8326 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |