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W.N. Embree

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USGS1989

Low-flow characteristics of streams in West Virginia

Low-flow characteristics of selected streams in West Virginia were determined at continuous-record and partial-record sites. Daily discharges at 100 continuous-record gaging stations on unregulated streams were used to compute selected low-flow frequency values. Estimates of low-flow frequency values at 296 partial-record sites (ones having only discharge measurements) were made using the relation defined by concurrent flows with a continuous-record station. Low-flow characteristics at continuous-record stations were related to drainage area and a variability index to produce equations which can be used to estimate low-flow characteristics at ungaged sites in West Virginia. The State was divided into two hydrologic regions. Drainage area and a streamflow-variability index were determined to be the most significant. The streamflow variability index was computed from duration curves and was used to account for the integrated effects of geology and other hydrologic characteristics. The standard error of estimate for the 7-day low flow with a 2-year recurrence interval is 43% for Region 1 and 57% for Region 2. The standard error of estimate for the 7-day low flow with a 10-year recurrence interval is 82% for Region 1 and 83% for Region 2.

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USGS1988

Water resources data for West Virginia, water year 1986

Water-resources data for the 1986 water year for West Virginia consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; contents of reservoirs; and water levels of observation wells. This report contains discharge records for 79 streamflow-gaging stations; stage only records for 12 gaging stations, and 2 crest-stage partial-record stations; (2) contents for 1 reservoir, and change in contents for 1 reservoir; (3) water-quality records for 20 streamflow-gaging stations; and (4) water-level records for 33 observation wells. Locations of these sites are shown on figures 4 and 5. Additional water data were collected at various sites, not involved in the systematic data collection program, and are published as miscellaneous measurements. These data represent that part of the National Water Data System collected by the U.S. Geological Survey and cooperating State and Federal agencies in West Virginia.

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USGS1987

Water Resources Data for West Virginia, Water Year 1985

Water resources data for the 1985 water year for West Virginia consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams; contents of reservoirs; and water levels and water quality of observation wells. This report contains discharge records for 75 streamflow-gaging stations; stage only records for 12 gaging stations, and 2 crest-stage partial-record stations; (2) contents for 2 reservoirs, and change in contents for 1 reservoir; (3) water-quality records for 24 streamflow-gaging stations; (4) water-level records for 33 observation wells; and (5) water-quality records for 17 observation wells. Locations of these sites are shown on figures 4 and 5. Additional water data were collected at various sites, not involved in the systematic data collection program, and are published as miscellaneous measurements. These data represent that part of the National Water Data System collected by the U.S. Geological Survey and cooperating State and Federal agencies in West Virginia.

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USGS1985

Water resources data, West Virginia, water year 1984

Water resources data for the 1984 water year for West Virginia consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams and springs, and water levels of ground water. This report contains discharge records for 76 gaging stations; stage only records for 13 gaging stations; contents fon 2 reservoirs; change in contents for 1 reservoir; water quality for 24 gaging stations; and water levels for 31 observation wells. Also included are 2 crest-stage partial-record stations and 1 low-flow partial record station. Locations of these sites are shown on figures 2 and 3. Additional water data were collected at various sites, not involved in the systematic data collection program, and are published as miscellaneous measurements. These data represent that part of the National Water Data System collected by the U.S. Geological Survey and cooperating State and Federal agencies in West Virginia.

West Virginia↗
USGS1984

Water resources data, West Virginia, water year 1983

Water resources data for the 1983 water year for West Virginia consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams and springs, and water levels of ground water. This report contains discharge records for 83 gaging stations; stage only records for 15 gaging stations; contents for 1 reservoir; change in contents for 1 reservoir; water quality for 27 gaging stations; and water levels for 31 observation wells. Also included are 2 crest-stage partial-record stations and 1 low-flow partial record station. Locations of these sites are shown on figures 2 and 3. Additional water data were collected at various sites, not involved in the systematic data collection program, and are published as miscellaneous measurements. These data represent that part of the National Water Data System collected by the U.S. Geological Survey and cooperating State and Federal agencies in West Virginia.

West Virginia↗
USGS1983

Water resources data West Virginia, water year 1982

Water resources data for the 1982 water year for West Virginia consist of records of stage, discharge, and water quality of streams and springs; stage and contents of lakes and reservoirs; and water levels in wells. This report contains discharge records for 116 gaging stations; stage only records for 9 gaging stations; stage and contents for 8 lakes and reservoirs; contents for 1 reservoir; change in contents for 1 reservoir; water quality for 55 gaging stations; and water levels for 29 observation wells. Also included are 2 crest-stage partial-record stations, and 1 low-flow partial record station. Additional water data were collected at various sites, not part of the systematic data collections program, and are published as miscellaneous measurements and analyses. These data represent that part of the National Water Data System operated by the U.S. Geological Survey and cooperating State and Federal Agencies in West Virginia.

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USGS1972

Map showing flood of June 1972 resulting from tropical storm Agnes, Genesee River at Avon, New York

In June 1972, tropical storm Agnes caused severe flooding in Pennsylvania and southern New York. The floods on many major streams were the highest known since the river valleys were settled. Maximum discharges were as much as twice the discharge of a 50-year flood. In southern New York, large areas in Corning, Elmira, Wellsville, Salamanca, and in many smaller communities were inundated to depths of sever a feet. Levels of all of the Finger Lakes were higher than any previously recorded, and extensive flooding of lakeside properties resulted. The extent of flooding shown on the map was delineated by the U.S. Geological Survey from aerial photography and limited field surveys.

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USGS1972

Map showing flood of June 1972 resulting from tropical storm Agnes, Canisteo River at Canisteo, New York

In June 1972, tropical storm Agnes caused severe flooding in Pennsylvania and southern New York. The floods on many major streams were the highest known since the river valleys were settled. Maximum discharges were as much as twice the discharge of a 50-year flood. In southern New York, large areas in Corning, Elmira, Wellsville, Salamanca, and in many smaller communities were inundated to depths of several feet. Levels of all of the Finger Lakes were higher than any previously recorded, and extensive flooding of lakeside properties resulted. The extent of flooding shown on the map was delineated by the U.S. Geological Survey from aerial photography and limited field surveys

New York↗
USGS1972

Flood of June 1972: Genesee River at Fillmore, New York

In June 1972, tropical storm Agnes caused sever flooding in Pennsylvania and southern New York. The flood, on many major streams were the highest known since the river valleys were settled. Maximum discharges were as much as twice the discharge of a 50-year flood. In southern New York, large areas in Corning, Elmire, Wellsville, Salamanca, and in many smaller communities were inundated to depths of several feet. Levels of all of the Finger Lakes were higher than any previously recorded, and extensive flooding of lakeside properties resulted. The extent of flooding shown on the map was delineated by the U.S. Geological Survey from earlier photography and limited field survey. The investigation was conducted in cooperation with the State of New York and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

New York↗
USGS1972

Flood of June 1972: Genesee River at Houghton, New York

In June 1972, tropical storm Agnes caused sever flooding in Pennsylvania and southern New York. The flood, on many major streams were the highest known since the river valleys were settled. Maximum discharges were as much as twice the discharge of a 50-year flood. In southern New York, large areas in Corning, Elmire, Wellsville, Salamanca, and in many smaller communities were inundated to depths of several feet. Levels of all of the Finger Lakes were higher than any previously recorded, and extensive flooding of lakeside properties resulted. The extent of flooding shown on the map was delineated by the U.S. Geological Survey from earlier photography and limited field survey. The investigation was conducted in cooperation with the State of New York and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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