Mean Annual Flood in Engineering Hydrology Formulas

The Mean Annual Flood refers to the mean of the annual maximum flow series of a catchment. And is denoted by Q_mean. Mean Annual Flood is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Mean Annual Flood is always positive.

Formulas to find Mean Annual Flood in Engineering Hydrology

fxMean Annual Flood proposed by Natural Environment Research CouncilGo

List of variables in Engineering Hydrology formulas

fx Constant C Go

fx Area Go

fx Stream Frequency Go

fx Slope of the Catchment Go

fx Soil Type Index Go

fx RSMD Go

fx Area of Lakes or Reservoirs Go

FAQ

What is the Mean Annual Flood?

The Mean Annual Flood refers to the mean of the annual maximum flow series of a catchment. Mean Annual Flood is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Mean Annual Flood is always positive.

Can the Mean Annual Flood be negative?

No, the Mean Annual Flood, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Mean Annual Flood?

Mean Annual Flood 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 Mean Annual Flood can be measured.

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