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The highest flow at a point on a [[stream]] during any particular [[calendar year]] or [[water year|water  year]].<br/> Flow may be expressed as maximum instantaneous [[stage]] or [[discharge]], or the highest 24-h  average. The annual flood need not exceed the established [[flood stage]].
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<div class="definition"><div class="short_definition">The highest flow at a point on a [[stream]] during any particular [[calendar year]] or [[water year|water  year]].</div><br/> <div class="paragraph">Flow may be expressed as maximum instantaneous [[stage]] or [[discharge]], or the highest 24-h  average. The annual flood need not exceed the established [[flood stage]].</div><br/> </div>
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Latest revision as of 22:41, 27 March 2024

The highest flow at a point on a stream during any particular calendar year or water year.
Flow may be expressed as maximum instantaneous stage or discharge, or the highest 24-h average. The annual flood need not exceed the established flood stage.

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