| Abstract: | Information on high flow magnitude and frequency is needed for hydrologic evaluation of such factors as flood control storage and dam safety. High flow information given in this report is for streamflows unaffected by major regulation, such as by large reservoirs. High flow magnitude and frequency data are given for 91 streamflow gaging stations throughout Kansas. Results of frequency calculations are given for durations of high flow of 1 , 3, 7, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 183 consecutive days. Accuracy of the magnitude-frequency values is influenced by the variability of flow, the number of years of flow record, and the recurrence interval calculated. High flow magnitude and frequency for ungaged sites can be estimated from regression equations using significant drainage basin characteristics of contributing-drainage area; 50-yr, 24-hr rainfall; and free-water-surface evaporation. Standard errors of estimate for ungaged sites on ungaged streams range from 31% to 49%, generally increasing with recurrence interval. If an ungaged site is near a gaging station having 10 or more yr of record on the same stream, the data for the gaging station may be used to improve the regression estimates. (Author ‘s abstract) |
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| ProdID: | 9713 |
| Citation Author: | Jordan, P. R. |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | iv, 64 p. :ill., maps ;28 cm. |
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| Citation Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
| Citation Series: | Open-File Report |
| Citation Series Code: | OFR |
| Citation Series Number: | 84-453 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | Magnitude and frequency of high flows of unregulated streams in Kansas; 1984; OFR; 84-453; Jordan, P. R. |
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| Citation Year: | 1984 |
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| Text: | Magnitude and frequency of high flows of unregulated streams in Kansas; 1984; OFR; 84-453; Jordan, P. R. |
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| Date Other: | Sat, 1 Jan 1994 00:00 -0600 |
| Publisher: | U.S. Geological Survey, |
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