Flood frequency analysis: A review of 1979–1982

In 1977, the Water Resources Council (WRC) probably had little idea that the endorsement of the log Pearson III (LP III) methodology would initiate such a period of activity within the hydrology community. The following review begins with a discussion of the studies which have appeared in response to the Council's action. These early studies questioned the underlying assumptions, suggesting improvements or alternatives to the LP III methodology. The work which followed took many directions.