A method for calculating the effect of snow on runoff during rainstorms

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TitleA method for calculating the effect of snow on runoff during rainstorms
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1944
AuthorsPaulson, J. B.
Conference Name12th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 12th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Date PublishedFebruary 1944
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union, Transactions, Part I:
Conference LocationBerkeley, California
KeywordsFlood hydrograph development
Abstract

The detail procedure for computing the several factors involved in producing the flood hydrograph caused from rain storms and snow melt discussed in WSC Paper No. 162-44 are presented. A formula for calculating the snowmelt runoff portions of the anticipated flood hydrograph is presented and explained. Tables are shown to explain the procedures used for the distribution of rainfall runoff and snow melt during 6 hourly increments of the storm duration. An example of the computation table used in securing the values used in plotting the anticipated flood hydrograph for the storm is included.Discussion of the problem is presented by Ray K. Linsley