Hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) are two foundational engineering components used to produce flood hazard mapping. Hydrology focuses on estimating the amount of water generated during a flood event, while hydraulics uses that information to determine how high the floodwaters will rise in a watershed. These flood elevations are then used to define the area that will be inundated. Of the two, hydrology often presents the greatest challenge and carries the most uncertainty.
This webinar will introduce the fundamentals of hydrologic modeling and its role in flood hazard mapping. We’ll explore a range of methods for estimating flood flows from USGS regression equations to more complex engineering models.
Presenters:
- Alan Lulloff, PE, CFM - ASFPM Flood Science Center
- Mark Forest, P.E., CFM - Vice President, Technical Practice Manager, Water Resources Management, Consor Engineering
Agenda:
- Webinar Logistics
- Introduction
- Hydrologic Analysis Methods Historically Used in the NFIP
- The Evolution of Tools Being used in the NFIP in the Future
- Implications for Floodplain Management
- Questions/discussion
Notes:
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Recording: Hydrology – Learning the Basics
Q & A: Hydrology – Learning the Basics
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