New method predicts floods based on watershed characteristics, revolutionizing flood flow predictions.
The article explores a new way to predict floods and low flows in streams without direct measurements. By looking at the characteristics of the watershed, like its size and shape, researchers found a way to estimate flood flows using a simple mathematical relationship. They discovered that floods are closely linked to the size of the watershed, its relief, and the length of the stream. This approach could help in designing culverts and bridges in areas where stream flow data is not available.
