Urban Headwater Flooding Damage Potential
Publication: Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 109, Issue 4
Abstract
Headwater flooding, flooding from a small drainage area affecting only a few structures, has generally been ignored in estimating national flood losses. A technique is developed for estimating these losses with an estimate of $324 million per year (1977) obtained. Examples of headwater flooding are identified and described. Study procedures, including detailed office procedures and detailed field procedures, are outlined.
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Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
Volume 109 • Issue 4 • April 1983
Pages: 519 - 535
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Copyright © 1983 ASCE.
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Published online: Apr 1, 1983
Published in print: Apr 1983
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