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Image: Trucks Making Way Along the Grant Marsh Bridge
Trucks Making Way Along the Grant Marsh Bridge
Trucks Making Way Along the Grant Marsh Bridge
Trucks Making Way Along the Grant Marsh Bridge

Trucks hauling sand and clay to the to the areas that are sandbagging and building dikes.

Trucks hauling sand and clay to the to the areas that are sandbagging and building dikes.

Image: Souris River above Minot, North Dakota
Souris River above Minot, North Dakota
Souris River above Minot, North Dakota
Souris River above Minot, North Dakota

USGS personnel were measuring the streamflow of the Souris River above Minot, ND on June 24, 2011.  Streamflow was approximately 20,800 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 23.46 feet.

USGS personnel were measuring the streamflow of the Souris River above Minot, ND on June 24, 2011.  Streamflow was approximately 20,800 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 23.46 feet.

Image: Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Bridge
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Bridge
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Bridge
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Bridge

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Bridge in Bismarck, ND, with high waters of the Missouri River.

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Bridge in Bismarck, ND, with high waters of the Missouri River.

Image: Keelboat Park Boat Ramp
Keelboat Park Boat Ramp
Keelboat Park Boat Ramp
Keelboat Park Boat Ramp

The Keelboat Park Boat Ramp in Bismarck, ND, underwater while the Missouri River keeps rising.

The Keelboat Park Boat Ramp in Bismarck, ND, underwater while the Missouri River keeps rising.

Image: Missouri River flood of 2011
Missouri River flood of 2011
Missouri River flood of 2011
Missouri River flood of 2011

Releases of 80,000 cubic feet per second from Oahe Dam near Pierre, SD, on May 27, 2011, during 2011 Missouri River flood.

Releases of 80,000 cubic feet per second from Oahe Dam near Pierre, SD, on May 27, 2011, during 2011 Missouri River flood.

Image: The Little Missouri River
The Little Missouri River
The Little Missouri River
The Little Missouri River

The Little Missouri River at Watford City, North Dakota, on May 26, 2011.

The Little Missouri River at Watford City, North Dakota, on May 26, 2011.

Image: Yellowstone River
Yellowstone River
Yellowstone River
Yellowstone River

Bridge over the Yellowstone River at Glendive, Montana.

Bridge over the Yellowstone River at Glendive, Montana.

Image: Yellowstone River
Yellowstone River
Yellowstone River
Yellowstone River

High waters in the Yellowstone River at Glendive, Montana.

High waters in the Yellowstone River at Glendive, Montana.

Image: Yellowstone River on the Rise
Yellowstone River on the Rise
Yellowstone River on the Rise
Yellowstone River on the Rise

Yellowstone River is rising at Sidney, MT.

Image: Little Missouri River
Little Missouri River
Little Missouri River
Little Missouri River

The Little Missouri River rising in Medora, ND.

Image: Water Measurement at Sidney, Montana
Water Measurement at Sidney, Montana
Water Measurement at Sidney, Montana
Water Measurement at Sidney, Montana

On May 24, 2011, USGS personel were at Sidney, Montana measuring the stage and flow of the Yellowstone River gage 06329500.

On May 24, 2011, USGS personel were at Sidney, Montana measuring the stage and flow of the Yellowstone River gage 06329500.

Image: Muskrat at the Souris River
Muskrat at the Souris River
Muskrat at the Souris River
Muskrat at the Souris River

One of many muskrats at the Souris River near Westhope, North Dakota. Streamflow was measured by USGS personnel in the boat and was approximately 12,200 cubic feet per second and gage height (stage) was 18.90 feet. For perspective, flood stage is 10 feet, moderate flood stage is 14 feet, and major flood stage is 16 feet.

One of many muskrats at the Souris River near Westhope, North Dakota. Streamflow was measured by USGS personnel in the boat and was approximately 12,200 cubic feet per second and gage height (stage) was 18.90 feet. For perspective, flood stage is 10 feet, moderate flood stage is 14 feet, and major flood stage is 16 feet.

Image: Flooding of the Souris River
Flooding of the Souris River
Flooding of the Souris River
Flooding of the Souris River

April 27, 2011, flooding of the Souris (Mouse) River near Westhope, North Dakota. The small building is the U.S. Geological Survey gage house and is normally on the river bank and raised so that one needs to take stairs up to get into the gage house. There is also an access road next to the gage house and electrical pole.

April 27, 2011, flooding of the Souris (Mouse) River near Westhope, North Dakota. The small building is the U.S. Geological Survey gage house and is normally on the river bank and raised so that one needs to take stairs up to get into the gage house. There is also an access road next to the gage house and electrical pole.

Image: Flooding of the Souris River
Flooding of the Souris River
Flooding of the Souris River
Flooding of the Souris River

April 27, 2011, flooding of the Souris (Mouse) River near Westhope, North Dakota. The small building is the U.S. Geological Survey gage house and is normally on the river bank and raised so that one needs to take stairs up to get into the gage house. There is also an access road next to the gage house and electrical pole.

April 27, 2011, flooding of the Souris (Mouse) River near Westhope, North Dakota. The small building is the U.S. Geological Survey gage house and is normally on the river bank and raised so that one needs to take stairs up to get into the gage house. There is also an access road next to the gage house and electrical pole.

Image: Souris River Muskrat
Souris River Muskrat
Souris River Muskrat
Souris River Muskrat

One of many muskrats at the Souris River near Westhope, North Dakota.Streamflow was measured by USGS personnel in the boat and was approximately 12,200 cubic feet per second and gage height (stage) was 18.90 feet. For perspective, flood stage is 10 feet, moderate flood stage is 14 feet, and major flood stage is 16 feet.

One of many muskrats at the Souris River near Westhope, North Dakota.Streamflow was measured by USGS personnel in the boat and was approximately 12,200 cubic feet per second and gage height (stage) was 18.90 feet. For perspective, flood stage is 10 feet, moderate flood stage is 14 feet, and major flood stage is 16 feet.

Image: J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge
J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge
J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge
J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge

Control for pool 357 on the J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge during flooding on Souris River near Westhope, North Dakota, April 20, 2011.

Control for pool 357 on the J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge during flooding on Souris River near Westhope, North Dakota, April 20, 2011.

Image: Inside of Flooded Westhope Gage House
Inside of Flooded Westhope Gage House
Inside of Flooded Westhope Gage House
Inside of Flooded Westhope Gage House

The inside of the Westhope gage house 05124000 located along the Souris River on April 19, 2011. With a discharge of 13,300 cfs and a gage height of 19.82 feet.

The inside of the Westhope gage house 05124000 located along the Souris River on April 19, 2011. With a discharge of 13,300 cfs and a gage height of 19.82 feet.

Image: James River near New Rockford North Dakota
James River near New Rockford North Dakota
James River near New Rockford North Dakota
James River near New Rockford North Dakota

Rapid deployment gage on the James River at the BNSF bridge crossing, located 6 miles west of New Rockford. Equipment removing debris piled up on the bridge.

Rapid deployment gage on the James River at the BNSF bridge crossing, located 6 miles west of New Rockford. Equipment removing debris piled up on the bridge.

Image: Removing Debris at gage 474300099153700
Removing Debris at gage 474300099153700
Removing Debris at gage 474300099153700
Removing Debris at gage 474300099153700

Rapid deployment gage on the James River at the BNSF bridge crossing, located 6 miles west of New Rockford. Equipment removing debris piled up on the bridge.

Rapid deployment gage on the James River at the BNSF bridge crossing, located 6 miles west of New Rockford. Equipment removing debris piled up on the bridge.

Image: Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota

On April 11, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,610 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 13.82 feet.

On April 11, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,610 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 13.82 feet.

Image: Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota

On April 11, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,610 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 13.82 feet.

On April 11, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,610 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 13.82 feet.