A uniform technique for flood frequency analysis.
January 1, 1985
This uniform technique consisted of fitting the logarithms of annual peak discharges to a Pearson Type III distribution using the method of moments. The objective was to adopt a consistent approach for the estimation of floodflow frequencies that could be used in computing average annual flood losses for project evaluation. In addition, a consistent approach was needed for defining equitable flood-hazard zones as part of the National Flood Insurance Program. -from ASCE Publications Information
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1985 |
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| Title | A uniform technique for flood frequency analysis. |
| DOI | 10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9496(1985)111:3(321) |
| Authors | W.O. Thomas |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management |
| Index ID | 70012970 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |