The relation of snow to maximum flood peaks

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TitleThe relation of snow to maximum flood peaks
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1940
AuthorsParsons, Jr. W. J.
Conference Name8th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 8th Annual Western Interstate Snow Survey Conference
Date PublishedJune 1940
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union, Transactions, Part III-B:
Conference LocationSeattle, Washington
KeywordsFlood control prediction, Snow melt and runoff
Abstract

A method of predicting floods originating in mountains with deep snow covers is described. Snow precipitation, rain, snow cover and snow melt data are used to develop a synthetic hydrograph for each elevation of the snow line. The maximum flood hydrograph and the estimated location of the snow wedge are used for forecasting purposes. Flood data on several California, Oregon and Washington river basins are discussed.
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