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Low flows during the 1988 drought in Tennessee

January 1, 1990

A severe drought occurred across large areas of Tennessee during the summer of 1988. Rainfall totaled 39.4 inches in 1988 and was 8.8 inches below the 1951-80 normal of 48.2 inches. An intensive streamflow measurement program was begun in July 1988. Minimum flows measured in summer 1988 were shown along the 3-day 20-year recurrence-interval minimum flow at selected sites throughout Tennessee. Specific conductance and water temperature data collected at the measurement sites are presented. (USGS)

Publication Year 1990
Title Low flows during the 1988 drought in Tennessee
DOI 10.3133/wri894149
Authors Jerry F. Lowery, Joseph F. Connell
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Water-Resources Investigations Report
Series Number 89-4149
Index ID wri894149
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse