Definition of Flood Wave

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Flood Wave

The term 'Flood Wave' as it applies to the area of the weather can be defined as ' In hydrologic terms, a rise in streamflow to a crest and its subsequent recession caused by precipitation, snowmelt, dam failure, or reservoir releases'.

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