Historical changes in annual peak flows in Maine and implications for flood-frequency analyses

http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2010/3034/

Annual peak flows have increased at most rivers in Maine during the last century. What effect does this have on computed peak flows, such as the 100-year flows, that are used for designing bridges and other structures?

by Hodgkins, Glenn A.

U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2010-3034

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