An intensity scale for riverine flooding
By: J.M. Fulford
Edited by: Sehlke G.Hayes D.F.Stevens D.K.
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Abstract
Recent advances in the availability and accuracy of multi-dimensional flow models, the advent of precise elevation data for floodplains (LIDAR), and geographical GIS allow the creation of hazard maps that more correctly reflect the varying levels of flood-damage risk across a floodplain when inundatecby floodwaters. Using intensity scales for wind damages, an equivalent water-damage flow intensity scale has been developed that ranges from 1 (minimal effects) to 10 (major damages to most structures). This flow intensity scale, FIS, is portrayed on a map as color-coded areas of increasing flow intensity. This should prove to be a valuable tool to assess relative risk to people and property in known flood-hazard areas.
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Fulford, J., 2004, An intensity scale for riverine flooding, in Proceedings of the 2004 World Water and Environmetal Resources Congress: Critical Transitions in Water and Environmetal Resources Management, Salt Lake City, UT, 27 June 2004 through 1 July 2004, p. 2008-2016.
| Publication type | Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Conference Paper |
| Title | An intensity scale for riverine flooding |
| ISBN | 0784407371 |
| Year Published | 2004 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Title | Proceedings of the 2004 World Water and Environmetal Resources Congress: Critical Transitions in Water and Environmetal Resources Management |
| First page | 2008 |
| Last page | 2016 |
| Conference Title | 2004 World Water and Environmental Resources Congress: Critical Transitions in Water and Environmental Resources Management |
| Conference Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Conference Date | 27 June 2004 through 1 July 2004 |