Abstract: The quantile prediction accuracy of the log-Pearson type III (LP3) distribution depends largely on the accuracy of the parameter-estimation method used. The performance of a parameter-estimation method, on the other hand, ...

Abstract: A regional frequency analysis procedure is outlined and applied to precipitation data in Louisiana. A total of 92 rain gauges were used to generate 25 synthesized stations with long periods of record. Annual maximum series ...

Abstract: Maximum annual 24‐hour rainfall maps for return periods of 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 years were developed by using hourly precipitation data. Data from 92 rain gauges for the period of 1948 to 1987 were compiled and combined ...