The National Flood-Frequency Program—Methods for Estimating Flood Magnitude and Frequency in Rural Areas on the Island of Tutuila, American Samoa, 2000

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has developed regression equations for estimating flood-peak discharges, essential for designing infrastructure and managing flood plains. This Fact Sheet focuses on the application of the updated National Flood-Frequency (NFF) Program to rural areas on the island of Tutuila, American Samoa, while noting that new equations have been developed for various regions across the United States.