Observational Statistics, 1985-present

Data updated:

30-Jun-07

Seasonal distribution of floods, Average, 1985-2006:

Total number of recorded major floods, January 1, 1985 to present:

3095

Average number of recorded major floods per year, 1985-2006:

140

Average, 1985-1994:

95

Average, 1995-2004:

173

Major floods, this year, to date:

87

Year with highest recorded total:

2003

298

Year with lowest recorded total:

1987

45

("Major floods" include all recorded floods in this archive)

("Extreme floods" include all floods with calculated flood magnitude > 10.0)

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