Hydrographs Flashcards
1
Q
Peak Rainfall
A
The hour of greatest rainfall during a storm
2
Q
Peak Discharge
A
The time of maximum discharge by the river.
3
Q
Lag Time
A
Period of time between peak trainfall and peak discharge.
4
Q
Falling Limb
A
The period of time when the river discharge is falling.
5
Q
Normal Flow
A
The base flow of the river.
6
Q
Rising Limb
A
The period of rising river discharge following a period of rainfall.
