EFH-2 NY Supplement December 18, 2012 Engineering Field Handbook Chapter 2: Estimating Runoff and Peak Discharges New York EFH-2 Supplement Number 2012-1 Introduction / Background This Supplement to EFH-2 concerns the use of rainfall data developed by the Northeast Regional Climate Center (NRCC) and rainfall distributions based on the NRCC data. These rainfall data and rainfall distributions will replace rainfall data from Weather Bureau Technical Paper 40 (TP-40) and the standard NRCS rainfall distributions Type II and Type III. This supplement will be implemented by replacing the state/county rainfall database (COUNTY.NY) and rainfall distribution types (type.rf) used with the EFH-2 computer program with new COUNTY.NY and type.rf files with updated data. The EFH-2 computer program User Guide contains information, guidance, and examples concerning runoff curve number, average watershed slope, watershed length, input/output operations, and limitations. This supplement includes information related to rainfall data and rainfall distribution for use with the EFH-2 computer program in New York. Additional technical information is available from the NRCC web site (www.precip.net ) and NRCS technical directives such as National Engineering Handbook Part 630 – Hydrology, Chapter 4, Storm Rainfall Depth and Distribution. Rainfall Data The NRCC has completed a rainfall-frequency analysis for data through December 31, 2011. This is the first comprehensive rainfall-frequency analysis for the northeast states since TP-40 was completed in 1961. Data are available for specific locations from an interactive web site (www.precip.net ). Alternatively, data for representative locations in New York counties are included in a rainfall file COUNTY.NY for use 1
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EFH-2 NY Supplement December 18, 2012
Engineering Field Handbook Chapter 2: Estimating Runoff and Peak Discharges
New York EFH-2 Supplement Number 2012-1
Introduction / Background
This Supplement to EFH-2 concerns the use of rainfall data developed by the Northeast Regional Climate Center (NRCC) and rainfall distributions based on the NRCC data. These rainfall data and rainfall distributions will replace rainfall data from Weather Bureau Technical Paper 40 (TP-40) and the standard NRCS rainfall distributions Type II and Type III.
This supplement will be implemented by replacing the state/county rainfall database (COUNTY.NY) and rainfall distribution types (type.rf) used with the EFH-2 computer program with new COUNTY.NY and type.rf files with updated data.
The EFH-2 computer program User Guide contains information, guidance, and examples concerning runoff curve number, average watershed slope, watershed length, input/output operations, and limitations. This supplement includes information related to rainfall data and rainfall distribution for use with the EFH-2 computer program in New York. Additional technical information is available from the NRCC web site (www.precip.net) and NRCS technical directives such as National Engineering Handbook Part 630 – Hydrology, Chapter 4, Storm Rainfall Depth and Distribution.
Rainfall Data
The NRCC has completed a rainfall-frequency analysis for data through December 31, 2011. This is the first comprehensive rainfall-frequency analysis for the northeast states since TP-40 was completed in 1961. Data are available for specific locations from an interactive web site (www.precip.net). Alternatively, data for representative locations in New York counties are included in a rainfall file COUNTY.NY for use with the EFH-2 computer program. The data contained in this files are included in Appendix 1 of this Supplement.
Rainfall Distributions
Four rainfall distributions have been developed for the northeast states (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, and VT). These were developed based on the NRCC data. The map of the state of New York showing where to use each of the four distributions follows. This map is available at the website.
Clicking one of the rectangles calls up the related USGS quad that has the rainfall distribution boundary located.
Map 1: New York State Distribution Map and Topographic Quadrant Boundary
The EFH-2 computer program uses equations to relate unit peak discharge (cubic feet per second per inch of runoff per square mile of drainage area) to time of concentration in hours. Rainfall distribution A is close to the old rainfall distribution II. Rainfall distribution B is flatter than A. Rainfall distribution C is close to the old rainfall distribution III. Rainfall distribution D is flatter than C. The flatter the rainfall distribution the lower the peak runoff.
Example Application of the EFH-2 Computer Program in New York
For this example, we select a small watershed in northern Chautauqua County. The drainage area is 200 acres, the curve number is 76, length is 4300 feet, and watershed slope is 4 percent. From the rainfall distribution map above, the rainfall distribution region is “B”. From the county rainfall map shown below the site is located in the Chautauqua N region.
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Map 2 is available on the web at http://www.ny.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/engineering/efh-2/rainfall_areas_subcounty.html. Clicking on one of the subdivided counties brings up a county map showing which towns are in each county subdivision. Appendix 2 lists the county subdivisions and the towns in each subdivision.
Map 2: New York State County Rainfall Map with Sub County Boundaries
Open the EFH-2 computer program and open the Basic Data tab. Enter State: NY and use the pull-down menu to select Chautauqua N County.
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Enter the remaining data on this window. The Drainage Area and Runoff Curve Number could alternatively have been entered by opening the RCN tab. Open the Rainfall/Discharge data tab.
The rainfall data for N. Chautauqua County has automatically been entered. Use the pull-down menu to select the NOAA B rainfall distribution.
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The peak discharge and runoff volumes have been calculated
To complete the project, click File Save and File Print.
TOWN COUNTY TOWN COUNTYGreen Island N. Albany Benson S. HamiltonColonie N. Albany All Towns HerkimerGuilderland N. Albany Alexandria NW. JeffersonKnox N. Albany Clayton NW. JeffersonNew Scotland S. Albany Antwerp SE. JeffersonBerne S. Albany Theresa NW. JeffersonBethlehem S. Albany Philadelphia SE. JeffersonCoeymans S. Albany Orleans NW. JeffersonWesterlo S. Albany Cape Vincent NW. JeffersonRensselaerville S. Albany Le Ray SE. JeffersonHume N. Allegany Pamelia NW. JeffersonGranger N. Allegany Brownville NW. JeffersonCenterville N. Allegany Lyme NW. JeffersonGrove N. Allegany Wilna SE. JeffersonBurns N. Allegany Watertown SE. JeffersonAllen N. Allegany Champion SE. JeffersonRushford N. Allegany Hounsfield NW. JeffersonCaneadea N. Allegany Rutland SE. JeffersonBirdsall N. Allegany Henderson NW. JeffersonAngelica N. Allegany Adams NW. JeffersonNew Hudson N. Allegany Rodman SE. JeffersonAlmond N. Allegany Ellisburg NW. JeffersonBelfast N. Allegany Lorraine SE. JeffersonWest Almond N. Allegany Worth SE. JeffersonFriendship N. Allegany Diana N. LewisAlfred S. Allegany Croghan N. LewisCuba N. Allegany Denmark N. LewisAmity N. Allegany New Bremen S. LewisWard N. Allegany Lowville S. LewisScio N. Allegany Harrisburg S. LewisClarksville N. Allegany Pinckney S. LewisAndover S. Allegany Watson S. LewisWellsville S. Allegany Montague S. LewisWirt N. Allegany Greig S. LewisIndependence S. Allegany Martinsburg S. LewisGenesee N. Allegany Turin S. LewisWilling S. Allegany Leyden S. LewisBolivar N. Allegany Lyonsdale S. LewisAlma S. Allegany West Turin S. LewisAll Towns Broome Osceola S. Lewis
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Freedom N. Cattaraugus Lewis S. LewisYorkshire N. Cattaraugus All Towns LivingstonAshford N. Cattaraugus All Towns MadisonPerrysburg S. Cattaraugus All Towns MonroePersia S. Cattaraugus All Towns MontgomeryEast Otto N. Cattaraugus All Towns NassauOtto S. Cattaraugus All Towns NiagaraDayton S. Cattaraugus All Towns OneidaFarmersville N. Cattaraugus Van Buren W. OnondagaLeon S. Cattaraugus Cicero E. OnondagaMachias N. Cattaraugus Clay E. OnondagaLyndon N. Cattaraugus Lysander W. OnondagaNew Albion S. Cattaraugus Salina E. OnondagaMansfield N. Cattaraugus Camillus W. OnondagaEllicottville N. Cattaraugus Geddes E. OnondagaFranklinville N. Cattaraugus Elbridge W. OnondagaIschua N. Cattaraugus Manlius E. OnondagaHumphrey N. Cattaraugus De Witt E. OnondagaHinsdale N. Cattaraugus Marcellus W. OnondagaNapoli S. Cattaraugus Onondaga E. OnondagaLittle Valley S. Cattaraugus Skaneateles W. OnondagaConewango S. Cattaraugus Pompey E. OnondagaSalamanca S. Cattaraugus La Fayette E. OnondagaGreat Valley N. Cattaraugus Otisco W. OnondagaOlean N. Cattaraugus Tully E. OnondagaRandolph S. Cattaraugus Fabius E. OnondagaAllegany N. Cattaraugus Spafford W. OnondagaPortville N. Cattaraugus All Towns OntarioCarrollton S. Cattaraugus All Towns OrangeRed House S. Cattaraugus All Towns OrleansCold Spring S. Cattaraugus Boylston E. OswegoSouth Valley S. Cattaraugus Sandy Creek W. OswegoSterling N. Cayuga Richland W. OswegoVictory N. Cayuga Orwell E. OswegoIra N. Cayuga Redfield E. OswegoCato N. Cayuga Oswego W. OswegoConquest N. Cayuga Mexico W. OswegoBrutus N. Cayuga Scriba W. OswegoMentz N. Cayuga New Haven W. OswegoSennett N. Cayuga Albion E. OswegoThroop N. Cayuga Minetto W. OswegoMontezuma N. Cayuga Williamstown E. OswegoAurelius N. Cayuga Parish E. Oswego
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Owasco S. Cayuga Amboy E. OswegoFleming N. Cayuga Granby W. OswegoSpringport N. Cayuga Palermo W. OswegoScipio N. Cayuga Hannibal W. OswegoNiles S. Cayuga Hastings E. OswegoVenice S. Cayuga Volney W. OswegoLedyard N. Cayuga West Monroe E. OswegoSempronius S. Cayuga Schroeppel E. OswegoMoravia S. Cayuga Constantia E. OswegoGenoa S. Cayuga All Towns OtsegoSummerhill S. Cayuga All Towns PutnamLocke S. Cayuga All Towns RensselaerSheridan N. Chautauqua All Towns RocklandDunkirk N. Chautauqua Hadley W. SaratogaHanover N. Chautauqua Day W. SaratogaPomfret S. Chautauqua Moreau E. SaratogaVillenova N. Chautauqua Edinburg E. SaratogaPortland S. Chautauqua Corinth W. SaratogaArkwright N. Chautauqua Northumberland E. SaratogaRipley S. Chautauqua Wilton E. SaratogaCherry Creek N. Chautauqua Providence W. SaratogaStockton S. Chautauqua Greenfield W. SaratogaCharlotte S. Chautauqua Saratoga E. SaratogaWestfield S. Chautauqua Milton W. SaratogaEllington N. Chautauqua Galway W. SaratogaChautauqua S. Chautauqua Stillwater E. SaratogaGerry S. Chautauqua Malta E. SaratogaMina S. Chautauqua Charlton W. SaratogaEllery S. Chautauqua Ballston W. SaratogaPoland S. Chautauqua Halfmoon E. SaratogaEllicott S. Chautauqua Clifton Park E. SaratogaFrench Creek S. Chautauqua Waterford E. SaratogaNorth Harmony S. Chautauqua All Towns SchenectadySherman S. Chautauqua Carlisle N. SchoharieCarroll S. Chautauqua Esperance N. SchoharieKiantone S. Chautauqua Seward N. SchoharieHarmony S. Chautauqua Sharon N. SchoharieClymer S. Chautauqua Richmondville N. SchoharieBusti S. Chautauqua Cobleskill N. SchoharieAll Towns Chemung Schoharie N. SchoharieAll Towns Chenango Wright N. SchoharieAll Towns Clinton Middleburgh N. SchoharieNew Lebanon N. Columbia Summit S. Schoharie
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Canaan N. Columbia Jefferson S. SchoharieChatham N. Columbia Fulton S. SchoharieKinderhook N. Columbia Broome S. SchoharieStuyvesant N. Columbia Blenheim S. SchoharieAusterlitz S. Columbia Gilboa S. SchoharieStockport N. Columbia Conesville S. SchoharieGhent N. Columbia All Towns SchuylerHillsdale S. Columbia All Towns SenecaClaverack S. Columbia All Towns St LawrenceGreenport S. Columbia Prattsburg N. SteubenLivingston S. Columbia Wayland N. SteubenGermantown S. Columbia Dansville N. SteubenTaghkanic S. Columbia Cohocton N. SteubenGallatin S. Columbia Pulteney N. SteubenClermont S. Columbia Fremont N. SteubenCopake S. Columbia Wheeler N. SteubenAncram S. Columbia Avoca N. SteubenAll Towns Cortland Wayne N. SteubenDavenport NW. Delaware Urbana N. SteubenKortright NW. Delaware Hornellsville N. SteubenMeredith NW. Delaware Howard N. SteubenHarpersfield NW. Delaware Hartsville N. SteubenFranklin NW. Delaware Bath N. SteubenSidney NW. Delaware Canisteo N. SteubenDelhi SE. Delaware Bradford S. SteubenStamford SE. Delaware Thurston N. SteubenHamden SE. Delaware Campbell S. SteubenBovina SE. Delaware Hornby S. SteubenRoxbury SE. Delaware Cameron N. SteubenMasonville NW. Delaware Jasper N. SteubenMiddletown SE. Delaware Greenwood N. SteubenWalton NW. Delaware Woodhull S. SteubenDeposit NW. Delaware Rathbone S. SteubenAndes SE. Delaware Corning S. SteubenTompkins NW. Delaware West Union N. SteubenColchester SE. Delaware Troupsburg N. SteubenHancock SE. Delaware Erwin S. SteubenRed Hook N. Dutchess Addison S. SteubenNortheast N. Dutchess Tuscarora S. SteubenPine Plains N. Dutchess Lindley S. SteubenMilan N. Dutchess Caton S. SteubenRhinebeck N. Dutchess All Towns SuffolkStanford N. Dutchess Rockland NW. Sullivan
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Clinton N. Dutchess Fremont NW. SullivanWashington N. Dutchess Neversink SE. SullivanAmenia N. Dutchess Callicoon NW. SullivanPleasant Valley N. Dutchess Liberty NW. SullivanHyde Park N. Dutchess Delaware NW. SullivanUnion Vale S. Dutchess Cochecton NW. SullivanLa Grange S. Dutchess Fallsburg SE. SullivanDover S. Dutchess Bethel SE. SullivanPoughkeepsie S. Dutchess Tusten NW. SullivanPawling S. Dutchess Thompson SE. SullivanBeekman S. Dutchess Mamakating SE. SullivanWappinger S. Dutchess Forestburgh SE. SullivanEast Fishkill S. Dutchess Highland SE. SullivanFishkill S. Dutchess Lumberland SE. SullivanAll Towns Erie All Towns TiogaWillsboro N. Essex All Towns TompkinsJay N. Essex Shandaken NW. UlsterChesterfield N. Essex Woodstock Cntrl. UlsterLewis N. Essex Ulster SE. UlsterWilmington N. Essex Olive Cntrl. UlsterEssex N. Essex Saugerties SE. UlsterSt Armand N. Essex Kingston SE. UlsterKeene N. Essex Hardenburgh NW. UlsterWestport N. Essex Hurley Cntrl. UlsterNorth Elba N. Essex Marbletown Cntrl. UlsterElizabethtown N. Essex Denning NW. UlsterMoriah N. Essex Rosendale Cntrl. UlsterNewcomb N. Essex Esopus SE. UlsterCrown Point S. Essex New Paltz SE. UlsterNorth Hudson S. Essex Rochester Cntrl. UlsterTiconderoga S. Essex Lloyd SE. UlsterSchroon S. Essex Gardiner SE. UlsterMinerva S. Essex Wawarsing Cntrl. UlsterAll Towns Franklin Marlborough SE. UlsterAll Towns Fulton Shawangunk SE. UlsterAll Towns Genesee Plattekill SE. UlsterGreenville NW. Greene All Towns WarrenNew Baltimore NW. Greene Putnam N. WashingtonDurham NW. Greene Hampton N. WashingtonCoxsackie NW. Greene Whitehall N. WashingtonWindham NW. Greene Dresden N. WashingtonAshland NW. Greene Granville N. WashingtonPrattsville NW. Greene Fort Ann N. Washington
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Cairo SE. Greene Hartford N. WashingtonAthens SE. Greene Hebron S. WashingtonLexington NW. Greene Kingsbury N. WashingtonHalcott NW. Greene Fort Edward S. WashingtonJewett NW. Greene Argyle S. WashingtonHunter SE. Greene Salem S. WashingtonCatskill SE. Greene Greenwich S. WashingtonLong Lake N. Hamilton Easton S. WashingtonInlet S. Hamilton Jackson S. WashingtonMorehouse S. Hamilton Cambridge S. WashingtonIndian Lake N. Hamilton White Creek S. WashingtonLake Pleasant S. Hamilton All Towns WayneArietta S. Hamilton All Towns WestchesterWells S. Hamilton All Towns WyomingHope S. Hamilton All Towns Yates