Theses and Dissertations
Issuing Body
Mississippi State University
Advisor
Ramirez Avila, John J
Committee Member
Lynn, Thomas J
Committee Member
Schauwecker, Timothy
Committee Member
Czarnecki, Joby Michelle
Date of Degree
12-8-2023
Original embargo terms
Campus Access Only 1 Year
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Campus Access Only
Major
Civil Engineering
Degree Name
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
James Worth Bagley College of Engineering
Department
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Abstract
This study addresses flood risk assessment in the Catalpa Creek watershed, located in northeast Mississippi, USA. Employing the Hydrological Modeling System (HEC-HMS) and the River Analysis System (HEC-RAS), integrated models were developed and calibrated, to predict flood behavior within the watershed. The study conducted flood frequency analyses for return periods ranging from 2 to 100 years and generated flood inundation maps, pinpointing flood-prone areas. Mitigation measures for flood risk management were recommended. The results underscore the effectiveness of the integrated modeling approach for simulating and understanding the complex dynamics of flood events. The research identified critical flood-prone zones, emphasizing the importance of proactive flood risk management. The calibrated hydrological model serves as a valuable tool for stormwater management, water resource planning, and watershed assessment. The study provides insights into flood risk in the Catalpa Creek watershed, offering valuable guidance to regional decision-makers. This study lays the foundation for future investigations in floodplain encroachment, sediment transport, stream restoration, and flood inundation hazard mapping.
Recommended Citation
Poudel, Subodh, "Flood inundation mapping of the Catalpa Creek Watershed" (2023). Theses and Dissertations. 6000.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/6000