Peak streamflow on selected streams in Arkansas, December 2015
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Abstract
Heavy rainfall during December 2015 resulted in flooding across parts of Arkansas; rainfall amounts were as high as 12 inches over a period from December 27, 2015, to December 29, 2015. Although precipitation accumulations were highest in northwestern Arkansas, significant flooding occurred in other parts of the State. Flood damage occurred in several counties as water levels rose in streams, and disaster declarations were declared in 32 of the 75 counties in Arkansas.
Given the severity of the December 2015 flooding, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), conducted a study to document the meteorological and hydrological conditions prior to and during the flood; compiled flood-peak gage heights, streamflows, and flood probabilities at USGS streamflow-gaging stations; and estimated streamflows and flood probabilities at selected ungaged locations.
Suggested Citation
Breaker, B.K., 2017, Peak streamflow on selected streams in Arkansas, December 2015: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2016–1198, 7 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20161198.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
Study Area
Table of Contents
- Estimating Peak Streamflows
- Probabilities of Peak Streamflows
- Selected References
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Peak streamflow on selected streams in Arkansas, December 2015 |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 2016-1198 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr20161198 |
| Year Published | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Lower Mississippi-Gulf Water Science Center |
| Description | 7 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |