Flood processes in Canada: Regional and special aspects. Issue 1 (2nd April 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Buttle, James M.; Allen, Diana M.; Caissie, Daniel; Davison, Bruce; Hayashi, Masaki; Peters, Daniel L.; Pomeroy, John W.; Simonovic, Slobodan; St-Hilaire, André; Whitfield, Paul H.
• Is Part Of: Canadian water resources journal =. Volume 41:Issue 1/2(2016)
• Page Start: 7
• Page End: 30
• Publication Date: 2016-04-02
• Subjects: Water resources development -- Canada -- Periodicals; Water conservation -- Canada -- Periodicals; 333.9100971
• DOI: 10.1080/07011784.2015.1131629
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0701-1784

Abstract

Abstract : This paper provides an overview of the key processes that generate floods in Canada, and a context for the other papers in this special issue – papers that provide detailed examinations of specific floods and flood-generating processes. The historical context of flooding in Canada is outlined, followed by a summary of regional aspects of floods in Canada and descriptions of the processes that generate floods in these regions, including floods generated by snowmelt, rain-on-snow and rainfall. Some flood processes that are particularly relevant, or which have been less well studied in Canada, are described: groundwater, storm surges, ice-jams and urban flooding. The issue of climate change-related trends in floods in Canada is examined, and suggested research needs regarding flood-generating processes are identified.