7. Flood Hydrology and Urban Hydrology#

Flood Estimation and Design Floods#

  • Flood frequency analysis (Log-Pearson Type III)

  • Regional flood equations and statistical approaches

Urban Hydrology and Stormwater Management#

  • Effects of urbanization on runoff and flooding

  • Green infrastructure and detention basins

Lab/Exercise: Estimating peak flow for a given return period#

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