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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Probable maximum flood (PMF) (maximum probable flood, MPF) Probable maximum flood (PMF) (maximum probable flood, MPF) The term 'Probable maximum flood (PMF) (maximum probable flood, MPF)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The largest flood that may reasonably be expected to occur at a given point on a stream from the most severe combination of critical meteorologic and hydrologic conditions that are reasonably possible on a particular watershed. This term identifies estimates of hypothetical flood characteristics (peak discharge, volume, and hydrograph shape) that are considered to be the most severe 'reasonably possible' at a particular location, based on relatively comprehensive hydrometeorological analyses of critical runoff-producing precipitation (and snowmelt, if pertinent) and hydrologic factors favorable for maximum flood runoff. The maximum runoff condition resulting from the most severe combination of hydrologic and meteorologic conditions that are considered reasonably possible for the drainage basin under study'. Previous 5 Terms: Probability of Precipitation Probability of Thunderstorms Probability of Tropical Cyclone Conditio Probable (indicated) reserves, coal Probable energy reserves Next 5 Terms: Probable maximum precipitation (PMP) Probation Surcharge (Premium) Probe probit probosciform About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.