Catchment Area given Flood Discharge Formula

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Catchment Area for Flood Discharge refers to an area of land where all water flows to a single stream, river, lake or even ocean. Check FAQs
Afd=(QfeCF)1n
Afd - Catchment Area for Flood Discharge?Qfe - Flood Discharge?CF - Flood Coefficient?n - Flood Index?

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1.9985Edit=(1.08Edit0.1262Edit)13.1Edit
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Catchment Area given Flood Discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Afd=(QfeCF)1n
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Afd=(1.08m³/s0.1262)13.1
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Afd=(1.080.1262)13.1
Next Step Evaluate
Afd=1.99851409562374
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Afd=1.9985

Catchment Area given Flood Discharge Formula Elements

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Catchment Area for Flood Discharge
Catchment Area for Flood Discharge refers to an area of land where all water flows to a single stream, river, lake or even ocean.
Symbol: Afd
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Flood Discharge
Flood discharge refers to the volume of water flowing through a river or stream during a flood event, typically measured in m³/s or cfs.
Symbol: Qfe
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Flood Coefficient
Flood Coefficient refers to a constant value which depend upon catchment and flood characteristic.
Symbol: CF
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Flood Index
The flood Index refers to the severity of a flood event, considering factors like water level, flow rate, and impacted area, for comparative analysis.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Flood Discharge Method category

​Go Flood Discharge
Qfe=CF(Afd)n
​Go Flood Coefficient given Flood Discharge
CF=(Qfe(Afd)n)
​Go Flood Frequency given Recurrence Interval
F=100Tr

How to Evaluate Catchment Area given Flood Discharge?

Catchment Area given Flood Discharge evaluator uses Catchment Area for Flood Discharge = (Flood Discharge/(Flood Coefficient))^(1/Flood Index) to evaluate the Catchment Area for Flood Discharge, The Catchment Area given Flood Discharge is defined as the value of area of basin when we have prior information of other parameters used. Catchment Area for Flood Discharge is denoted by Afd symbol.

How to evaluate Catchment Area given Flood Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Catchment Area given Flood Discharge, enter Flood Discharge (Qfe), Flood Coefficient (CF) & Flood Index (n) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Catchment Area given Flood Discharge

What is the formula to find Catchment Area given Flood Discharge?
The formula of Catchment Area given Flood Discharge is expressed as Catchment Area for Flood Discharge = (Flood Discharge/(Flood Coefficient))^(1/Flood Index). Here is an example- 1.955777 = (1.08/(0.12625))^(1/3.1).
How to calculate Catchment Area given Flood Discharge?
With Flood Discharge (Qfe), Flood Coefficient (CF) & Flood Index (n) we can find Catchment Area given Flood Discharge using the formula - Catchment Area for Flood Discharge = (Flood Discharge/(Flood Coefficient))^(1/Flood Index).
Can the Catchment Area given Flood Discharge be negative?
Yes, the Catchment Area given Flood Discharge, measured in Area can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Catchment Area given Flood Discharge?
Catchment Area given Flood Discharge is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Catchment Area given Flood Discharge can be measured.
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