HOMEWORK SET 4

CTC 260

Hydrology

Jayne Baran

With reference to the article “Redefining Rainfall Classification with the Haestad Severity Index”, answer the following questions:

a) On page 91, the severity level 5 index is calculated as 14.006. Calculate the severity level indices for levels 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9.

b) Create tables (similar to table 3-4) for Level 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 events.