In hydrology, crest is the highest level above a certain point (the datum point, or reference point) that a river will reach in a certain amount of time. This term is usually limited to a flooding event and from ground level.
References
- Sundell, Allison (October 22, 2019). "What does cresting mean? Flooding terminology explained". KING-TV. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- Filas, Lee (July 17, 2017). "What really is the crest? Flooding terminology made easy". Daily Herald. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
- "Glossary". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
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