How Bad Was That Storm?
How Bad Was That Storm?
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 01/27/2024 10:34am
Article Summary:
Determining the Severity of a Recent Storm and Its Implications for Flooding
After a week of heavy rain, many people are wondering how bad the storm was. The amount of rainfall varied across the region, with some areas receiving 1-5 years worth of rainfall. Comparing the recorded totals to precipitation frequency estimates, it was determined that the storm was generally consistent with a 5-year rainfall upstream. Engineers use these rainfall estimates to design infrastructure and drainage systems to handle extreme rainfalls.
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Date: 01/27/2024 10:34am
Article Summary:
Determining the Severity of a Recent Storm and Its Implications for Flooding
After a week of heavy rain, many people are wondering how bad the storm was. The amount of rainfall varied across the region, with some areas receiving 1-5 years worth of rainfall. Comparing the recorded totals to precipitation frequency estimates, it was determined that the storm was generally consistent with a 5-year rainfall upstream. Engineers use these rainfall estimates to design infrastructure and drainage systems to handle extreme rainfalls.
Read article here »