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Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

This trailer was moved and damaged by flood waters during the Hermosa flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

This trailer was moved and damaged by flood waters during the Hermosa flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

A large tree was deposited on the back of this truck by flood waters during the Hermosa flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

A large tree was deposited on the back of this truck by flood waters during the Hermosa flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

U.S. Geological Survey employees survey high water marks following the Hermosa flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

U.S. Geological Survey employees survey high water marks following the Hermosa flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

Battle Creek near Hermosa, SD, on August 20, 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD. A peak flow of 18,600 cubic feet per second was determined at USGS streamgage 06406000 (Battle Creek near Hermosa, SD) following the Hermosa flood.

Battle Creek near Hermosa, SD, on August 20, 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD. A peak flow of 18,600 cubic feet per second was determined at USGS streamgage 06406000 (Battle Creek near Hermosa, SD) following the Hermosa flood.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

Water standing in the ditch alongside the railroad tracks near Hermosa, SD, on August 20, 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Water standing in the ditch alongside the railroad tracks near Hermosa, SD, on August 20, 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

This bridge site about 2 to 3 miles west of Hermosa, SD, along Highway 40 was scoured by Battle Creek flood waters in 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

This bridge site about 2 to 3 miles west of Hermosa, SD, along Highway 40 was scoured by Battle Creek flood waters in 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

The bridge abutments were scoured by Battle Creek flood waters during the August 17, 2007, storm that caused flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

The bridge abutments were scoured by Battle Creek flood waters during the August 17, 2007, storm that caused flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

The residential area of Hermosa, SD, was inundated by flooding along Battle Creek during a severe thunderstorm on August 17, 2007.

The residential area of Hermosa, SD, was inundated by flooding along Battle Creek during a severe thunderstorm on August 17, 2007.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Technician, Joel Petersen, shows the high-water mark on a tree following the Hermosa flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

U.S. Geological Survey Hydrologic Technician, Joel Petersen, shows the high-water mark on a tree following the Hermosa flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD. Low-lying areas in the southern and southeaster parts of Hermosa were inundated by flooding along Battle Creek.

A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD. Low-lying areas in the southern and southeaster parts of Hermosa were inundated by flooding along Battle Creek.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

Water standing in low-lying areas on the flood plain of Battle Creek on August 19, 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Water standing in low-lying areas on the flood plain of Battle Creek on August 19, 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD. Several raods in the Hermosa area were damaged by the flood.

A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD. Several raods in the Hermosa area were damaged by the flood.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

These homes in the Hermosa, SD, area were moved from their foundations during the August 17, 2007, flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

These homes in the Hermosa, SD, area were moved from their foundations during the August 17, 2007, flood. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

Standing water in the Hermosa area on August 19, 2007. More than 10 inches of rain in 3 hours were reported during the system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, that caused flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Standing water in the Hermosa area on August 19, 2007. More than 10 inches of rain in 3 hours were reported during the system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, that caused flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

The railroad grade near Hermosa was breached during the August 17, 2007, storm that caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

The railroad grade near Hermosa was breached during the August 17, 2007, storm that caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

Several homes were damaged during a system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, that caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Several homes were damaged during a system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, that caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

Utility pole near Hermosa, SD, was bent during a system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, that caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Utility pole near Hermosa, SD, was bent during a system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, that caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota
Aftermath of 2007 Hermosa Flood, South Dakota

Flood debris along Highway 79 near Hermosa, SD, on August 19, 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Flood debris along Highway 79 near Hermosa, SD, on August 19, 2007. A system of severe thunderstorms on August 17, 2007, caused heavy precipitation and flash flooding in and near Hermosa, SD.

Image: Algae Sampling in Rapid Creek near Rapid City, SD
Algae Sampling in Rapid Creek near Rapid City, SD
Algae Sampling in Rapid Creek near Rapid City, SD
Algae Sampling in Rapid Creek near Rapid City, SD

U.S. Geological Survey hydrologists preparing periphyton algae samples from rocks collected in Rapid Creek.

U.S. Geological Survey hydrologists preparing periphyton algae samples from rocks collected in Rapid Creek.

Image: Drilling Operations for Municipal Well in Rapid City, SD
Drilling Operations for Municipal Well in Rapid City, SD
Drilling Operations for Municipal Well in Rapid City, SD
Drilling Operations for Municipal Well in Rapid City, SD

Drilling operations for a Rapid City municipal well in the Madison aquifer in 2002.

Drilling operations for a Rapid City municipal well in the Madison aquifer in 2002.

Image: Looking Upstream
Looking Upstream
Looking Upstream
Looking Upstream

Looking upstream from gage house at Marmarth on the Little Missouri. The mean streamflow for September 18, 2002 was 1.00 cfs
Long-term streamflow for September 18 is 42.8 cfs
based on 63 years of record (according to NWIS). On September 18, 2002, the Little Missouri River at Marmarth was flowing
at 2.3% of the long-term mean streamflow.

Looking upstream from gage house at Marmarth on the Little Missouri. The mean streamflow for September 18, 2002 was 1.00 cfs
Long-term streamflow for September 18 is 42.8 cfs
based on 63 years of record (according to NWIS). On September 18, 2002, the Little Missouri River at Marmarth was flowing
at 2.3% of the long-term mean streamflow.