Figure 16.28
-Using Figure 16.28 in your textbook, a flood level that occurred five times in 50 years is known as
A) a 5-year flood.
B) a 10-year flood.
C) a 25-year flood.
D) a 50-year flood.

Question

Figure 16.28 
-Using Figure 16.28 in your textbook, a flood level that occurred five times in 50 years is known as
A) a 5-year flood. 
B) a 10-year flood. 
C) a 25-year flood. 
D) a 50-year flood.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A flood level that occurred five times in 50 years has a recurrence interval of 50 years divided by 5 events, which equals 10 years, making it a 10-year flood.

Figure 16.28 -Using Figure 16.28 in Your Textbook, a Flood Level That