3.2. Flood Estimation and Management

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary purpose of design flood estimation?

   Hint

   Think about why engineers would need to know about floods.

2. 2.

   Name one method used for flood routing.

   Hint

   Recall the methods we discussed regarding water flow management.

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of the Unit Hydrograph Method?

   • To estimate monthly rainfall
   • To predict runoff from rainfall events
   • To measure groundwater levels

   Hint

   Think about the relationship between rainfall and water flow.

4. 4.

   The Rational Method is primarily used for?

   • Large rural areas
   • Small urban areas
   • Coastal management

   Hint

   Consider the complexity of the area being measured.

5. 5.

   Develop a multi-faceted flood control strategy for a small coastal city vulnerable to flooding due to climate change. Consider both structural and non-structural measures.

   Hint

   Think about combining hard engineering with adaptive community practices.

6. 6.

   Create a flood simulation model using the Muskingum Method for a specified region. Include assumptions and parameters in your setup.

   Hint

   Consider how you would visually represent water flow and store factors.