Floods of February and March 1990 in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida

Abstract

Flood data for 236 streamflow gaging stations and miscellaneous sites are tabulated for floods which occurred during February and March 1990 throughout large parts of Alabama, northwest and west-central Georgia, and northwest Florida. The flooding was the result of two major storms occurring about one month apart. Throughout the affected area, many streams exceeded previously recorded flood heights and discharges. Record floods occurred at 74 sites, and 46 sites had peak discharges that equaled or exceeded the 100-year recurrence interval discharge. Rainfall data, discharge hydrographs, and recurrence intervals are also given in this report. Purpose and Scope The purpose of this report is to describe and document the February 1990 flood in Alabama and Georgia, and the March 1990 flood in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. This report provides information on (1) the amount and distribution of rainfall during the February and March storms, (2) peak stage and discharge for selected gaging stations and miscellaneous sites, (3) recurrence intervals of peak discharges, and (4) hydrographs of the flood discharges for selected gaging stations. gratefully acknowledge the assistance provided by personnel of the National Weather Service who reviewed the precipitation maps and rainfall data presented in this report. The authors also are grateful to personnel of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for providing historical flood information for several sites. Additionally, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provided funds for the operation of many gaging stations whose records were used herein. Also,