Crest (hydrology) explained

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.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sundell . Allison . October 22, 2019 . What does cresting mean? Flooding terminology explained . November 2, 2024 . . en-US.
2. Web site: Filas . Lee . July 17, 2017 . What really is the crest? Flooding terminology made easy . November 2, 2024 . . en-US.
3. Web site: Glossary . November 2, 2024 . National Weather Service.