Flood frequency analysis (FFA) forms the foundation of flood estimation, infrastructure design and floodplain management. In practice its aim is to provide estimates of frequency for large floods whose magnitudes are likely to be outside the observed range. Are the statistical models underpinning current Australian practice suitable for this task?
This webinar explores emerging research that starts with the premise that a flood frequency model should not only provide a good fit but also be well behaved in extrapolation.