Labs

Question 1

Return Period (T)

Answer 1

is the calculated number of years within which a hydrometric event of a certain intensity or magnitude may be expected to occur

Question 2

Frequency

Answer 2

is defined as the rate of occurrence, or that period of time within which an event of specific magnitude may be expected to occur

Question 3

Probability (P)

Answer 3

is the odds that an event of a certain intensity or magnitude will occur within a certain period of time.

Question 4

instantaneous maximum peak flow

Answer 4

peak flow at any one moment during a day.