1.2. Flood Hydrographs Flashcards
1
Q
Discharge
A
Volume of water in a river
2
Q
Lag time
A
Difference in hours between highest rainfall and highest discharge
3
Q
Peak rainfall
A
Most amount of rain that fell
4
Q
Rising limb
A
Increase in river level
5
Q
Falling limb
A
Decrease in river level
6
Q
Base flow
A
Normal amount of water in the river
7
Q
Peak discharge
A
Most amount of water in the river
