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maximum flood

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maximum flood [′mak·sə·məm ′fləd]
(oceanography)
The greatest speed of a flood current.


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Through these the maximum flood levels on watercourses can be recorded and predictions made.
``The current 16-foot diameter spillway will be enlarged to 26 feet, enabling it to pass a maximum flood of 24,700 cubic feet per second,'' said Banna, adding that the new spillway will enable the dam to handle large floods that periodically strike the area.
 
 
 
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