Flood Discharge Formula

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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. Check FAQs
Qfe=CF(Afd)n
Qfe - Flood Discharge?CF - Flood Coefficient?Afd - Catchment Area for Flood Discharge?n - Flood Index?

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1.0825Edit=0.1262Edit(2Edit)3.1Edit
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Flood Discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qfe=CF(Afd)n
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qfe=0.1262(2)3.1
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qfe=0.1262(2)3.1
Next Step Evaluate
Qfe=1.08249119716166m³/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Qfe=1.0825m³/s

Flood Discharge Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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 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 Catchment Area given Flood Discharge
Afd=(QfeCF)1n
​Go Flood Coefficient given Flood Discharge
CF=(Qfe(Afd)n)
​Go Flood Frequency given Recurrence Interval
F=100Tr

How to Evaluate Flood Discharge?

Flood Discharge evaluator uses Flood Discharge = Flood Coefficient*(Catchment Area for Flood Discharge)^(Flood Index) to evaluate the Flood Discharge, The Flood Discharge stands for the highest concentration of runoff from the basin area.The concentrated flow of the basin greatly exaggerated and over tops the natural or artificial bank, and this might be called flood. Flood Discharge is denoted by Qfe symbol.

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

FAQs on Flood Discharge

What is the formula to find Flood Discharge?
The formula of Flood Discharge is expressed as Flood Discharge = Flood Coefficient*(Catchment Area for Flood Discharge)^(Flood Index). Here is an example- 1.082491 = 0.12625*(2)^(3.1).
How to calculate Flood Discharge?
With Flood Coefficient (CF), Catchment Area for Flood Discharge (Afd) & Flood Index (n) we can find Flood Discharge using the formula - Flood Discharge = Flood Coefficient*(Catchment Area for Flood Discharge)^(Flood Index).
Can the Flood Discharge be negative?
Yes, the Flood Discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Flood Discharge?
Flood Discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Flood Discharge can be measured.
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