Local flood warning to support emergency maintenance of forest roads: a do it yourself method

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TitleLocal flood warning to support emergency maintenance of forest roads: a do it yourself method
Publication TypeConference Proceedings
Year of Conference1983
AuthorsChristner, J.
Conference Name51st Annual Western Snow Conference
Series TitleProceedings of the 51st Annual Western Snow Conference
Date PublishedApril 1983
PublisherWestern Snow Conference
Conference LocationVancouver, Washington
KeywordsFlood hazard, Flood warning, Snowmelt runoff
Abstract

SNOTEL data, weather forecasts, and antecedent stream flow are used to predict the severity of flooding in the rain-on-snow zone of the westside of the Cascades in Central Oregon. Simple nomographs developed from historical records allow a rapid prediction of flood hazard. During periods of heavy runoff, the prediction is used to alert road maintenance crews so that measures can be taken to prevent or minimize damage to forest roads and drainage structures.
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