HEC-HMS Tutorials and Guides
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Parameterizing Gridded Basin Methods
This tutorial demonstrates gridded parameterization to sample parameter values for gridded basins from a user-imported dataset.
Downloading, Importing, and Processing Gridded Data
Workflow for using gridded data within your HMS model.
Post-Wildfire Hydrology Modeling with Green & Ampt Loss Method using Wetting Front Suction
This tutorial demonstrates a process to configure and calibrate an HEC-HMS model for pre and post wildfire modeling.
Tutorial Topics
Index
List of all Tutorials and Guide page tags representing all major categories; organized in alphabetical order.
Basic Model Setup
Learn basic components of a model, running a simulation and viewing results.
Meteorologic Methods in HMS
Guidance for adding historical or hypothetical precipitation to your model including guidance for frequency storms, temporal patterns and depth area reduction.
Gridded Boundary Condition Data
Guides on downloading, importing and processing gridded boundary data as well as resources for finding datasets.
GIS Tools and Terrain Data
Guidance on georeferencing models, preprocessing terrain data, linking terrain data, and delineating basin elements.
Parameter Estimation
Collection of tutorials that include guidance on Parameter Estimation including published sources, typical values, and equations.
Applying Transform Methods in HEC-HMS
Guidance on Clark Unit Hydrograph parameters and modeling 2D flow in HMS.
Applying Loss Methods in HEC-HMS
Guidance on the different methods to model precipitation losses in HMS.
Applying Baseflow Methods in HEC-HMS
Guidance on the methods for modeling infiltrated water and subsurface flow in HMS.
Applying Reach Routing Methods within HEC-HMS
Guidance on methods for modeling reaches and open channel flow in HMS.
Modeling Reservoirs in HEC-HMS
Guidance on methods for modeling reservoir routing operations and reservoir volume reduction due to sedimentation in HMS.
Modeling Snowmelt in HEC-HMS
Guidance on methods for modeling snowmelt and calibrating to observed data in HMS.
Sedimentation, Debris and Post-Wildfire Modeling
Guidance on methods for modeling sedimentation, erosion, debris yield and wildfire impacts to the watershed in HMS.
Model Calibration and Validation
Workflows for calibrating a single event model, continuous simulation model and model validation methods in HMS.
Advanced Analysis Types in HMS
Guidance on using Uncertainty Analysis, Optimization Trials, Ensemble Analysis and using save states to initialize parameters or address watershed changes in long-term simulations.
HMS Modeling Applications
Example applications for HMS including Flow Forecasting, PMP and PMF development, and calculating unregulated streamflow for flow frequency analyses.