Measures/Analysis for Overtoping River Banks

[X-Wing]

Common Problem: MEFL or Flood Level is higher than the banks. We don't know whether the water came from the river or the water inland got caught up with the river. Area is practically flood-plain.
What are the usual measures/analysis for this kind of situation. Discharge capacity from Hydrology may be a.) higher than the river capacity b.) lower than the river capacity.

P.S. This is not for an actual project, I'm just curious, but somehow someday I'll be encountering one for sure.

Very Truly Yours,

- andru18

 

[beej67]

Flood level of almost every riverine system is over the banks. That's why they call it "flood level." I don't mean to sound like a jerk, but I'm confused what your question is. Flood level in a river is determined by a flood study.

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[X-Wing]

Ah, I got your confusion. Sorry for that. In our locality/country, the Maximum Experienced Water Level in a stream, whether it overtopped the banks or not, is called Maximum Experience Flood Level (MEFL).
To cut it short, so for a case of an overtoping waters in the river, you need a thorough flood study. For that, what will be the components of the study?

Very Truly Yours,

- andru18