Lag1) The measure of the time between the center of mass of precipitation to the center of
mass of runoff (on the hydrograph); basin lag is a function of not only basin characteristics, but
also of storm intensity and movement. Some hydrologic texts define lag from the center of mass
of rainfall to the hydrograph peak.
2) The time it takes a flood wave to move downstream.
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