Annual maximum series

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003527",
  "term": "Annual maximum series",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A statistical series composed of the single largest value of a particular meteorological or hydrological variable observed within each year of a record. This approach is commonly applied to extreme events such as maximum daily rainfall, highest wind speed, or peak river flow. It is a primary input for extreme value analysis to estimate return periods.",
  "see_also": [
    "annual flood"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/annual-maximum-series/"
}