Magnitude and frequency of floods in Nebraska

Estimates of flood characteristics with recurrence intervals up to 100 years can be obtained at most sites in Nebraska. Instructions and methods are presented to aid in estimating the magnitude and frequency of flood peaks. Five hydrologic regions are defined in Nebraska for estimating flood peaks on natural streams. Diagrams are presented for estimating flood characteristics on major controlled streams: North Platte, South Platte, Platte, and Republican Rivers. Observed maximum flood peaks at 303 gaging stations, 57 short-term stations, and 31 miscellaneous sites are compared to maximum observed floods in the United States. 17.