regression equations for estimation of annual peak-streamflow
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Appendix1 677annpks.txt
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
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Figure 1A1. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07153500 Dry Cimarron River near Guy, New Mexico.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
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(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
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Figure 1A2. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07154400 Carrizozo Creek near Kenton, Oklahoma.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
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N C
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Figure 1A3. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07154500 Cimarron River near Kenton, Oklahoma.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
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N C
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Figure 1A4. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07154650 Tesesquite Creek near Kenton, Oklahoma.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
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Figure 1A5. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07155000 Cimarron River above Ute Creek near Boise City, Oklahoma.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
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AMFL
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N C
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Figure 1A6. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07155100 Cold Springs Creek near Wheeless, Oklahoma.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
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AMFL
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N C
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Figure 1A7. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07157960 Buffalo Creek near Lovedale, Oklahoma.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
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AMFL
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N C
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Figure 1A8. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07225000 Pajarito Creek at Newkirk, New Mexico.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
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Figure 1A9. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07225500 Ute Creek near Gladstone, New Mexico.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07225500&agency_cd=USGS
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
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AMFL
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Figure 1A10. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07226300 Carrizo Creek near Roy, New Mexico.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
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AMFL
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N C
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Figure 1A11. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07226500 Ute Creek near Logan, New Mexico.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07226500&agency_cd=USGS
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
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AMFL
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N C
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Figure 1A12. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07227000 Canadian River at Logan, New Mexico.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
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N C
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Figure 1A13. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07227050 Plaza Largo Creek tributary near Ragland, New Mexico.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
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N C
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PER
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0OF
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Figure 1A14. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07227100 Revuelto Creek near Logan, New Mexico.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
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LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
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N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
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Figure 1A15. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07227200 Tramperos Creek near Stead, New Mexico.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07227200&agency_cd=USGS
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
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0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
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N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A16. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07227295 Sandy Arroyo tributary near Clayton, New Mexico.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
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N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A17. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07227460 East Fork Cheyenne Creek tributary near Channing, Texas.
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EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
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0OF
PEAK
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N C
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FEET
PER
SECO
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Figure 1A18. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07227480 Tecovas Creek tributary near Bushland, Texas.
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4.6
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U.S. Geological Survey station 07227500
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
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N C
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SECO
ND
Figure 1A19. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07227500 Canadian River near Amarillo, Texas.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07227500&agency_cd=USGS
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
020
0040
0060
0080
00
U.S. Geological Survey station 07227920
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07227920
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A20. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07227920 Dixon Creek near Borger, Texas.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07227920&agency_cd=USGS
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050
000
1500
0025
0000
U.S. Geological Survey station 07228000
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07228000
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A21. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07228000 Canadian River near Canadian, Texas.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07228000&agency_cd=USGS
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
050
000
1000
0015
0000
U.S. Geological Survey station 07232500
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07232500
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A22. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07232500 Beaver River near Guymon, Oklahoma.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07232500&agency_cd=USGS
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
020
0040
0060
0080
0010
000
U.S. Geological Survey station 07232650
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07232650
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A23. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07232650 Aqua Frio Creek near Felt, Oklahoma.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07232650&agency_cd=USGS
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
010
000
3000
050
000
7000
0 U.S. Geological Survey station 07233000
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07233000
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A24. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07233000 Coldwater Creek near Hardesty, Oklahoma.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07233000&agency_cd=USGS
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020
000
4000
060
000
U.S. Geological Survey station 07233500
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07233500
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A25. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07233500 Palo Duro Creek near Spearman, Texas.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07233500&agency_cd=USGS
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
050
010
0015
0020
0025
0030
00
U.S. Geological Survey station 07234150
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07234150
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A26. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07234150 White Woman Creek tributary near Darrouzett, Texas.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07234150&agency_cd=USGS
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020
0040
0060
0080
0010
000 U.S. Geological Survey station 07234290
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07234290
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A27. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07234290 Clear Creek tributary near Catesby, Oklahoma.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07234290&agency_cd=USGS
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
050
0010
000
2000
030
000
U.S. Geological Survey station 07235700
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07235700
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A28. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07235700 Little Wolf Creek tributary near Gage, Oklahoma.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
010
0020
0030
0040
0050
00
U.S. Geological Survey station 07237750
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07237750
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A29. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07237750 Cottonwood Creek near Vici, Oklahoma.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07237750&agency_cd=USGS
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
050
0010
000
1500
020
000
2500
030
000 U.S. Geological Survey station 07237800
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5 U.S. Geological Survey station 07237800
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A30. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07237800 Bent Creek near Seiling, Oklahoma .
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010
000
2000
030
000
4000
050
000
6000
0 U.S. Geological Survey station 07295500
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07295500
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A31. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07295500 Tierra Blanca Creek above Buffalo Lake near Umbarger, Texas.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07295500&agency_cd=USGS
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
050
000
1000
0015
0000
2000
00
U.S. Geological Survey station 07297910
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07297910
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A32. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07297910 Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Wayside, Texas.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
010
000
2000
030
000
4000
0 U.S. Geological Survey station 07298000
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
12
34
U.S. Geological Survey station 07298000
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A33. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07298000 North Tule Draw at Reservoir near Tulia, Texas.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
050
100
150
200
250
U.S. Geological Survey station 07298150
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07298150
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A34. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07298150 Rock Creek tributary near Silverton, Texas.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07298150&agency_cd=USGS
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
010
000
3000
050
000
7000
0 U.S. Geological Survey station 07298200
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07298200
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A35. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07298200 Tule Creek near Silverton, Texas.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
2e+
044e
+04
6e+
048e
+04
1e+
05
U.S. Geological Survey station 07298500
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
4.0
4.2
4.4
4.6
4.8
5.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07298500
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A36. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07298500 Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Brice, Texas.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
0e+
001e
+05
2e+
053e
+05
4e+
05
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299200
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299200
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A37. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07299200 Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Lakeview, Texas.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1000
2000
3000
4000
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299300
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7 U.S. Geological Survey station 07299300
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A38. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07299300 Little Red River near Turkey, Texas.
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020
000
6000
010
0000
1400
00
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299500
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
3.8
4.0
4.2
4.4
4.6
4.8
5.0
5.2 U.S. Geological Survey station 07299500
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A39. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07299500 Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Estelline, Texas.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
020
0040
0060
0080
0010
000 U.S. Geological Survey station 07299512
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299512
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A40. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07299512 Jonah Creek at Weir near Estelline, Texas.
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050
000
1000
0020
0000
3000
00 U.S. Geological Survey station 07299540
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299540
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A41. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07299540 Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River near Childress, Texas.
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050
000
1000
0015
0000
2000
00
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299570
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
4.0
4.5
5.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299570
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A42. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07299570 Red River near Quanah, Texas.
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050
100
150
200
250
300
350
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299575
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299575
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A43. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07299575 North Groesbeck Creek tributary near Kirkland, Texas.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
010
000
3000
050
000
7000
0 U.S. Geological Survey station 07299670
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
23
4
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299670
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A44. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07299670 Groesbeck Creek at State Highway 6 near Quanah, Texas.
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020
0040
0060
0080
00
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299890
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0 U.S. Geological Survey station 07299890
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A45. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07299890 Lelia Lake Creek below Bell Creek near Hedley, Texas.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
020
040
060
080
0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07299940
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0 U.S. Geological Survey station 07299940
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A46. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07299940 Oklahoma Draw tributary near Hedley, Texas.
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0e+
002e
+05
4e+
056e
+05
8e+
05
U.S. Geological Survey station 07300000
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
5.5
6.0 U.S. Geological Survey station 07300000
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A47. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07300000 Salt Fork Red River near Wellington, Texas.
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050
0010
000
1500
0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07300150
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07300150
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A48. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07300150 Bear Creek near Vinson, Oklahoma.
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050
000
1000
0015
0000
U.S. Geological Survey station 07300500
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07300500
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A49. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07300500 Salt Fork Red River at Mangum, Oklahoma.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
010
000
3000
050
000
7000
0 U.S. Geological Survey station 07301300
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07301300
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A50. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07301300 North Fork Red River near Shamrock, Texas.
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010
0020
0030
0040
0050
0060
00
U.S. Geological Survey station 07301410
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07301410
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A51. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07301410 Sweetwater Creek near Kelton, Texas.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
010
0020
0030
0040
0050
0060
0070
00
U.S. Geological Survey station 07301455
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07301455
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A52. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07301455 Turkey Creek near Erick, Oklahoma .
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
020
0040
0060
0080
00
U.S. Geological Survey station 07301480
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07301480
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A53. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07301480 Short Creek near Sayre, Oklahoma.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
0e+
002e
+04
4e+
046e
+04
8e+
041e
+05
U.S. Geological Survey station 07301500
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07301500
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A54. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07301500 North Fork Red River near Carter, Oklahoma.
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050
000
1000
0015
0000
2000
00
U.S. Geological Survey station 07303400
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07303400
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A55. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07303400 Elm Fork of North Fork Red River near Carl, Oklahoma.
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
020
0040
0060
00
U.S. Geological Survey station 07303450
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
2.5
3.0
3.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07303450
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A56. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07303450 Deer Creek near Plainview, Oklahoma.
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020
000
4000
060
000
8000
0
U.S. Geological Survey station 07303500
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0 U.S. Geological Survey station 07303500
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A57. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07303500 Elm Fork of North Fork Red River near Magnum, Oklahoma.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07303500&agency_cd=USGS
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
050
0015
000
2500
035
000 U.S. Geological Survey station 07307500
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
U.S. Geological Survey station 07307500
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized normal distribution (if solution available)
Kappa distribution (if solution available)
Annual peak-streamflow value
Generalized logistic distribution
log-Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized Pareto distribution
(A)
(B)
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
STANDARD NORMAL DEVIATES
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
LOG1
0OF
PEAK
STRE
AMFL
OW, I
N C
UBIC
FEET
PER
SECO
ND
Figure 1A58. Example of peak-streamflow frequency curves with superimposed axis labels and explanation in real and logarithmic space rendered from the R environment (R Development Core Team, 2008) using functions of Asquith (2008) for seven probability distributions fit to sample L-moments of annual peak-streamflow data available in file Appendix1 677annpks.txt for station 07307500 Quitaque Creek near Quitaque, Texas.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/nwisman/?site_no=07307500&agency_cd=USGS
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3 2 1 0 1 2 3
500
1000
1500
2000
U.S. Geological Survey station 07307720
3 2 1 0 1 2 3
2.0
2.2
2.4
2.6
2.8
3.0
3.2
U.S. Geological Survey station 07307720
EXPLANATION
Pearson Type III distribution
Generalized extreme value distribution (if solution available)
Generalized