Articles | Volume 27, issue 3
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-27-689-2023
https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-27-689-2023
Research article
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09 Feb 2023
Research article |  | 09 Feb 2023

A mixed distribution approach for low-flow frequency analysis – Part 1: Concept, performance, and effect of seasonality

Gregor Laaha

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Short summary
Knowing the severity of an extreme event is of particular importance to hydrology and water policies. In this paper we propose a mixed distribution approach for low flows. It provides one consistent approach to quantify the severity of summer, winter, and annual low flows based on their respective annualities (or return periods). We show that the new method is much more accurate than existing methods and should therefore be used by engineers and water agencies.
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