Storm Hydrograph Flashcards
1
Q
What is peak rainfall?
A
Maximum amount of rainfall
2
Q
What is Lag time?
A
the time taken between peak rainfall and peak discharge
2
Q
What is Peak discharge?
A
Peak discharge is the maximum amount of water held in the channel.
3
Q
What is rising limb?
A
shows the increase in discharge on a hydrograph.
4
Q
What is falling limb?
A
shows the return of discharge to normal/base flow on a hydrograph.
