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Webcams

The USGS maintains a variety of webcams across the U.S. These webcams provide valuable research information and data to the USGS scientists, the National Weather Service, emergency managers, and area residents to evaluate near, real-time conditions during natural hazard events (most webcams refresh every 5 - 20 minutes).

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View of an Arctic beach area with gentle waters.
Unalakleet video camera 2 snapshot
Unalakleet video camera 2 snapshot
Unalakleet video camera 2 snapshot

Two video cameras overlook the coast from atop a windmill tower in Unalakleet, Alaska where they look westward over Norton Sound. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes. Today’s most recent image from camera 2 is shown here.

Two video cameras overlook the coast from atop a windmill tower in Unalakleet, Alaska where they look westward over Norton Sound. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes. Today’s most recent image from camera 2 is shown here.

Live webcam video at Tearcoat Branch at I-95, near Manning, SC, Downstream
Tearcoat Branch at I-95, near Manning (021355015, Downstream)
Tearcoat Branch at I-95, near Manning (021355015, Downstream)
Tearcoat Branch at I-95, near Manning (021355015, Downstream)

We have installed a webcam at Tearcoat Branch at I-95, near Manning to allow you to view (in real time) the current river-stage conditions. 

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center will take control of the camera.

We have installed a webcam at Tearcoat Branch at I-95, near Manning to allow you to view (in real time) the current river-stage conditions. 

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center will take control of the camera.

Withlacoochee River at Skipper Bridge Rd. near Bemiss
Withlacoochee River at Skipper Bridge Rd. near Bemiss (023177483)
Withlacoochee River at Skipper Bridge Rd. near Bemiss (023177483)
Withlacoochee River at Skipper Bridge Rd. near Bemiss (023177483)

We have installed a webcam at the Withlacoochee River at Skipper Bridge Rd. near Bemiss, GA to allow you to view, in real time, the current river-stage conditions.

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center  will take control of the camera.

We have installed a webcam at the Withlacoochee River at Skipper Bridge Rd. near Bemiss, GA to allow you to view, in real time, the current river-stage conditions.

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center  will take control of the camera.

a stream runs through a wooded area
San Lorenzo River at Big Trees State Park, CA
San Lorenzo River at Big Trees State Park, CA
San Lorenzo River at Big Trees State Park, CA

This webcam is located at USGS streamgage 11160500 on San Lorenzo River at Big Trees State Park. This station provides continuous monitoring of river stage.

Illinois River Floatcam
Illinois River Floatcam
Illinois River Floatcam

The Illinois River Floatcam is located at USGS station 07196320 on the Illinois River near Moodys, OK (Combs Bridge), about 36 miles downstream from the Arkansas state line.

The Illinois River Floatcam is located at USGS station 07196320 on the Illinois River near Moodys, OK (Combs Bridge), about 36 miles downstream from the Arkansas state line.

Lake Champlain at Port Henry, NY
Lake Champlain at Port Henry, NY
Lake Champlain at Port Henry, NY

PLEASE NOTE: During winter months, ice and snow can affect the picture quality. The camera is cleaned as often as it is safe to do so.

Lake Champlain at Port Henry, NY (04294413)

PLEASE NOTE: During winter months, ice and snow can affect the picture quality. The camera is cleaned as often as it is safe to do so.

Lake Champlain at Port Henry, NY (04294413)

Reynolds Channel at Point Lookout, NY
Reynolds Channel at Point Lookout, NY
Reynolds Channel at Point Lookout, NY

Latest webcam image of Reynolds Channel (01310740).

Image timestamp is in Eastern Standard Time.
Webcam is located on tower at USGS gaging station, looking west-northwest toward Loop Parkway Bridge.

Latest webcam image of Reynolds Channel (01310740).

Image timestamp is in Eastern Standard Time.
Webcam is located on tower at USGS gaging station, looking west-northwest toward Loop Parkway Bridge.

View of a sandy beach with gentle waves, amusement park, and pier.
Santa Cruz Cowells Beach
Santa Cruz Cowells Beach
Santa Cruz Cowells Beach

Video camera snapshot at Cowells Beach in Santa Cruz, California, looking southward. Learn more about the cameras and how we're using them to study coastal change.

Video camera snapshot at Cowells Beach in Santa Cruz, California, looking southward. Learn more about the cameras and how we're using them to study coastal change.

View of a sandy beach with gentle waves.
Santa Cruz Cowells Beach, Time-Averaged
Santa Cruz Cowells Beach, Time-Averaged
Santa Cruz Cowells Beach, Time-Averaged

Video camera time-exposure image at Cowells Beach in Santa Cruz, California, looking southward. Learn more about the cameras and how we're using them to study coastal change.

View of a sandy beach with gentle waves.
Santa Cruz Main Beach, Time-Averaged
Santa Cruz Main Beach, Time-Averaged
Santa Cruz Main Beach, Time-Averaged

Video camera time-exposure image at Main Beach in Santa Cruz, California, looking eastward. Learn more about the cameras and how we're using them to study coastal change.

View of the river from a dock area
Lake Moultrie Canal at Moncks Corner, SC (02172002)
Lake Moultrie Canal at Moncks Corner, SC (02172002)
Lake Moultrie Canal at Moncks Corner, SC (02172002)

We have installed a webcam at the Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal at Moncks Corner, SC to allow you to view, in real time, the current river-stage conditions.

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center - South Carolina will take control of the camera.

We have installed a webcam at the Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal at Moncks Corner, SC to allow you to view, in real time, the current river-stage conditions.

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center - South Carolina will take control of the camera.

View from webcam
Perkiomen Creek at Graterford, PA (01473000)
Perkiomen Creek at Graterford, PA (01473000)
Perkiomen Creek at Graterford, PA (01473000)

View from the USGS webcam located at Perkiomen Creek at Graterford, PA, USGS site number 01473000.

View from the USGS webcam located at Perkiomen Creek at Graterford, PA, USGS site number 01473000.

Richelieu River (Lake Champlain) at Rouses Point, NY
Richelieu River (Lake Champlain) at Rouses Point, NY
Richelieu River (Lake Champlain) at Rouses Point, NY

Richelieu River (Lake Champlain) at Rouses Point, NY from USGS gaging station  (04295000)

Richelieu River (Lake Champlain) at Rouses Point, NY from USGS gaging station  (04295000)

View from webcam
[M2cam] The Middle Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
[M2cam] The Middle Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
[M2cam] The Middle Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone

This image is from a research camera positioned on a cone in Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks northeast (upslope), focusing on the middle part of the Southwest Rift Zone. The volcano's summit is at upper right.



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This image is from a research camera positioned on a cone in Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks northeast (upslope), focusing on the middle part of the Southwest Rift Zone. The volcano's summit is at upper right.



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View from webcam
[M3cam] The Upper Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
[M3cam] The Upper Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
[M3cam] The Upper Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone

This image is from a research camera positioned on a cone in Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks northeast (upslope), focusing on the upper part of the Southwest Rift Zone. The upper flank of Mauna Loa forms the skyline.



Disclaimer

This image is from a research camera positioned on a cone in Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks northeast (upslope), focusing on the upper part of the Southwest Rift Zone. The upper flank of Mauna Loa forms the skyline.



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View from webcam
Missouri River at Hermann, MO (06934500)
Missouri River at Hermann, MO (06934500)
Missouri River at Hermann, MO (06934500)

The webcam is located on a gaging station (06934500) on the Missouri River in Hermann, MO. View the current conditions at the gaging station.

View of the river with bridge in the background crossing left to right
Pee Dee River near Florence (02130810)
Pee Dee River near Florence (02130810)
Pee Dee River near Florence (02130810)

We have installed a webcam at the Rocky Branch at Whaley St. to allow you to view, in real time, the current river-stage conditions.

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center - South Carolina will take control of the camera.

We have installed a webcam at the Rocky Branch at Whaley St. to allow you to view, in real time, the current river-stage conditions.

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center - South Carolina will take control of the camera.