Table 2 Summary of the relative sensitivity of the key parameters.

From: Design storm estimation for flood risk assessment in the temperate Himalayan basin using hydrological modelling

Parameter

Method

Sensitivity Type

Impact on Output

Rank

CN

SCS-CN

Loss

± 12% peak flow

1

Tc

ModClark

Routing

± 2 h peak shift

2

K

Muskingum

Routing

± 9% flow volume

3

Storage Coefficient

ModClark

Routing

Moderate hydrograph shape

4

Routing Coefficient

Linear Reservoir

Baseflow

Recession limb

5