Design flood

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004947",
  "term": "Design flood",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A hypothetical flood event of a specific magnitude and return period, used as a basis for designing hydraulic structures and flood protection measures. This flood is determined through hydrological analysis, often using historical data and statistical methods. It represents the maximum flood that a structure is designed to safely accommodate.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/design-flood/"
}