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A dataframe of annual maximum series observations for station 08NH021, KOOTENAI RIVER AT PORTHILL in British Columbia, Canada.

Usage

CAN_08NH021

Format

A dataframe with 91 rows and 2 columns spanning the period 1928-2018.

Source

Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC) GeoMet Platform

Details

Variables:

  • max: Numeric; the observed annual maximum series, in m\(^3\)/s.

  • year: Integer; the corresponding years.

Additional Information

This is a regulated station that is not in the RHBN. Additionally,

  • The Libby dam was constructed upstream of this station in 1972.

  • The Pettitt test finds evidence of a change point in 1972 at the 0.05 significance level.

  • The MKS test finds evidence of change points in 1960 & 1985 at the 0.05 significance level.

This dataset is an excellent introduction to change point detection and piecewise NS-FFA.