by James A. Bisese
Abstract
Introduction
Purpose and scope
Previous studies
Development of peak-discharge equations
Peak-discharge characteristics at gaging stations
Peak-discharge data
Methods for estimating peak discharge at gaging stations
Accuracy and limitations of peak-discharge estimates at gaging stations
Regional peak-discharge analysis
Basin characteristics data
Delineation of peak-discharge regions
Generalized least-squares regional regression analysis
Multiple-parameter regression equations
Drainage-area-only regression equations
Accuracy and limitations of the equations
Methods for regionally weighting peak-discharge estimates at gaging stations
Methods for estimating peak discharges at ungaged sites
Sample computations
Summary
References cited
Appendixes
1. Basin characteristics at peak-discharge gaging stations in Virginia
2. Peak-discharge characteristics for stream-gaging stations in Virginia
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