13.1. Rainfall Intensity and Its Importance

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define rainfall intensity.

   Hint

   What units are used to measure rainfall?

2. 2.

   What happens in flash floods?

   Hint

   Think about rainfall occurrence timing.

3. 3.

   What does rainfall intensity measure?

   • Rate of rainfall
   • Total rainfall depth
   • Duration of rainfall

   Hint

   Think about how we express rainfall.

4. 4.

   True or False: Flash floods can occur without any warning.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how fast conditions can change.

5. 5.

   Design a drainage plan for a new park in a city prone to flash floods. Include how you would leverage rainfall intensity data.

   Hint

   Think about peak rainfall data and local geographic conditions.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a hypothetical city layout that has experienced repeated flash floods. Based on rainfall intensity data, suggest redesign modifications.

   Hint

   Consider the role of planning in flood management.