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Flood strength

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-005639

The maximum velocity or force of water flow during a flood event, indicating the destructive potential of the moving water. It is influenced by factors such as water depth, channel slope, and the presence of obstructions. This characteristic is a key consideration in assessing erosion potential and the stability of structures within a floodplain.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-005639
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoFlood current
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-005639",
  "term": "Flood strength",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The maximum velocity or force of water flow during a flood event, indicating the destructive potential of the moving water. It is influenced by factors such as water depth, channel slope, and the presence of obstructions. This characteristic is a key consideration in assessing erosion potential and the stability of structures within a floodplain.",
  "see_also": [
    "flood current"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/flood-strength/"
}

Record 3,637 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.