Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12188/33181
Title: Unveiling Torrential Flood Dynamics: A Comprehensive Study of Spatio-Temporal Patterns in the Šumadija Region, Serbia
Authors: Petrović, Ana M.
Leščešen, Igor
Radevski, Ivan 
Issue Date: 29-Mar-2024
Publisher: MDPI AG
Journal: Water
Abstract: <jats:p>This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of flood frequency and a spatio-temporal characterization of historical torrential floods in the Šumadija region using water discharge datasets and documented events. A chronology of 344 recorded torrential flood events, spanning from 1929 to 2020, illustrates the region’s vulnerability, with a death toll exceeding 43. The study defines the intra-annual primary and secondary peaks of torrential flood occurrences and explains their spatial distribution. Furthermore, the identification of suitable probability distribution functions underscores the necessity of tailored approaches for effective flood risk management in this diverse geographical environment. The study employed Flood Frequency Analysis (FFA) and goodness-of-fit tests, including the Kolmogorov–Smirnov (K-S) and Cramér–von Mises (CvM) tests, to assess the frequency and magnitude of flood events and evaluate diverse distribution functions. The main results include the identification of suitable probability distribution functions for each river within the region, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches in flood risk management. Additionally, discharge values for various return periods offer crucial insights for informed decision-making in flood risk management and infrastructure planning.</jats:p>
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12188/33181
DOI: 10.3390/w16070991
Appears in Collections:Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Geography: Journal Articles

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