Flood interval

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005636",
  "term": "Flood interval",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The average period of time between flood events of a specified magnitude at a particular location, also known as the return period or recurrence interval. For example, a 100-year flood interval indicates that a flood of that magnitude has a 1% chance of occurring in any given year. This statistical measure is used in flood risk management and engineering design.",
  "see_also": [
    "flood current"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/flood-interval/"
}