Question

4. A 4-hour storm in central Tennessee produced 4.50 inches of rain. Estimate the recurrence interval of this storm.

Answer 1

Answer:

recurrence interval of this storm =  1.125 inches / hr

Explanation:

given data

total span of storm = 4 hr

total rainfall = 4.50 inches

to find out

recurrence interval of this storm

solution

we know that recurrence interval of this storm is express as

recurrence interval of this storm = $\frac{R}{t}$   ............1

here R is total rainfall and t is time for rainfall

put here both value in equation 1 we get recurrence interval of this storm

recurrence interval of this storm =  $\frac{R}{t}$

recurrence interval of this storm =  $\frac{4.5}{4}$

recurrence interval of this storm =  1.125 inches / hr