HEC-HMS Tutorials and Guides

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.