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Alluvial Fan

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Delta

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Which stream is more likely to be “Seasonal”?

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Insurance Companies & HomeownersStudy historical “Peak Discharge”

Discharge determines area to be floodedUse Recurrence Interval Equation

Allows you to “predict” floodingWhy is it getting worse?

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Recurrence Interval (RI) = (N+1)/MN= number of years of dataM=magnitude of the event

This equation allows you to predict frequency of flooding events

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Type of Precipitation eventGround ConditionsVegetation Cover

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Removal of VegetationDestruction of WetlandsConstruction ActivityUrbanization

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Flash Floods (Upstream Floods)Smaller StreamsSteeper SlopesShorter “Lag Time”Little or No Warning

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Downstream FloodsWider valley and larger floodplainRegional water from higher in drainage basinSignificant “Lag Time”Time for WarningCovers larger area

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Build Dams

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Retention Basins

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Erosion Control

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