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A woman in a neon yellow jacket and orange hat stands in front of a tree in winter.
Recording a High-Water Mark After Maine Flooding
Recording a High-Water Mark After Maine Flooding
Recording a High-Water Mark After Maine Flooding

A USGS hydrologist records a high-water mark on a tree near the Crooked River in Waterford, Maine in the days following a significant flood event.

A USGS hydrologist records a high-water mark on a tree near the Crooked River in Waterford, Maine in the days following a significant flood event.

A man is on a ladder measuring a height line on the exterior wall of an auto body shop.
High-Water Mark on Building in Anson, Maine
High-Water Mark on Building in Anson, Maine
High-Water Mark on Building in Anson, Maine

A hydrologic technician measures a high-water mark on a business in Anson, Maine after a significant flood event in late December 2023 flooded the Kennebec River.

A hydrologic technician measures a high-water mark on a business in Anson, Maine after a significant flood event in late December 2023 flooded the Kennebec River.

Shannon kneeling on ground next to groundwater observation well using calibrated electric tape; pickup truck in background
Physical Scientist Shannon Fisher taking a water level measurement with a calibrated electric tape at the monthly discrete groundwater observation well located in Foster, Rhode Island
Physical Scientist Shannon Fisher taking a water level measurement with a calibrated electric tape at the monthly discrete groundwater observation well located in Foster, Rhode Island
Physical Scientist Shannon Fisher taking a water level measurement with a calibrated electric tape at the monthly discrete groundwater observation well located in Foster, Rhode Island

Physical Scientist Shannon Fisher taking a water level measurement with a calibrated electric tape at the monthly discrete groundwater observation well located in Foster, Rhode Island. (Station ID#: 414420071422301 RI-FOW 40)

Winter 2024 Photo Contest Winner: Sam Banas, Honorable Mention category

Physical Scientist Shannon Fisher taking a water level measurement with a calibrated electric tape at the monthly discrete groundwater observation well located in Foster, Rhode Island. (Station ID#: 414420071422301 RI-FOW 40)

Winter 2024 Photo Contest Winner: Sam Banas, Honorable Mention category

A man points to a line on a gas station pump
High-Water Mark in Plymouth, New Hampshire
High-Water Mark in Plymouth, New Hampshire
High-Water Mark in Plymouth, New Hampshire

A hydrologic technician identifies a high-water mark at a gas station in Plymouth, New Hampshire following a flood event in late December 2023. 

A hydrologic technician identifies a high-water mark at a gas station in Plymouth, New Hampshire following a flood event in late December 2023. 

A USGS streamgage in the foreground with a choppy, flooding river in the background with pine trees on either side.
High Flows on Dead River in Northwest Somerset, Maine, Following Flood Event
High Flows on Dead River in Northwest Somerset, Maine, Following Flood Event
High Flows on Dead River in Northwest Somerset, Maine, Following Flood Event

A heavy rainstorm, saturated ground, and pre-existing snowpack prompted flooding in Maine in late December 2023. USGS researchers manually measured streamflows after the flood event to validate real-time streamgage data.

A heavy rainstorm, saturated ground, and pre-existing snowpack prompted flooding in Maine in late December 2023. USGS researchers manually measured streamflows after the flood event to validate real-time streamgage data.

A webcam video showing a river flooding next to a city.
Flooding on Kennebec River at Calumet Bridge in Augusta, Maine
Flooding on Kennebec River at Calumet Bridge in Augusta, Maine
Flooding on Kennebec River at Calumet Bridge in Augusta, Maine

This USGS webcam footage shows the Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, flooding after a large coastal storm hit much of the East Coast and battered New England with heavy rains and winds. USGS image.

Learn more about this monitoring site.

This USGS webcam footage shows the Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine, flooding after a large coastal storm hit much of the East Coast and battered New England with heavy rains and winds. USGS image.

Learn more about this monitoring site.

A streamgage next to a river in flooded water.
Flood Waters Surround a Maine Streamgage
Flood Waters Surround a Maine Streamgage
Flood Waters Surround a Maine Streamgage

Flooding surrounds USGS streamgage 01029500 on the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Grindstone, Maine.

An overflowing river floods roads and buildings.
Flooding in Downtown Augusta, Maine
Flooding in Downtown Augusta, Maine
Flooding in Downtown Augusta, Maine

The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area.

 

The Kennebec River flooded in downtown Augusta, Maine, after a heavy rainstorm. USGS streamgage 01049320 monitors the streamflow of this area.

 

Water overflows into the streets of Hallowell Maine
Hallowell, Maine flood
Hallowell, Maine flood
Hallowell, Maine flood

The streets of Hallowell, Maine, were flooded following heavy rains that hit New England and most of the East Coast, December 18, 2023. USGS photo by Glenn Hodgkins

The streets of Hallowell, Maine, were flooded following heavy rains that hit New England and most of the East Coast, December 18, 2023. USGS photo by Glenn Hodgkins

Kennebec River in Maine during flood
Kennebec River in Maine during flood
Kennebec River in Maine during flood
Kennebec River in Maine during flood

Photo taken in Hallowell, Maine on December 19, 2023, following a powerful rainstorm.

Photo taken in Hallowell, Maine on December 19, 2023, following a powerful rainstorm.

Piscataquis River in Maine during flood
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood
Piscataquis River in Maine during flood

Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.

Piscataquis River in Maine during flood following a powerful rainstorm. Vicinity of the USGS streamgage 01031500, Piscataquis River near Dover-Foxcroft, Maine on December 19, 2023.

Flooded streamgage
Flooded streamgage
Flooded streamgage
Flooded streamgage

Flooded streamgage, Kennebec River at Hallowell, Maine – 01049330. Photo taken after a powerful rainstorm.

Flooded streamgage, Kennebec River at Hallowell, Maine – 01049330. Photo taken after a powerful rainstorm.

Streamgage inspection during rain event
Streamgage inspection during rain event
Streamgage inspection during rain event
Streamgage inspection during rain event

USGS Scientist makes a gage inspection during the rain event at Nepaug River near Nepaug, Connecticut - 01187800. The 1800 cubic feet per second (CFS) measured during the powerful rainstorm was the highest measurement on record to date, according to provisional data.

USGS Scientist makes a gage inspection during the rain event at Nepaug River near Nepaug, Connecticut - 01187800. The 1800 cubic feet per second (CFS) measured during the powerful rainstorm was the highest measurement on record to date, according to provisional data.

A kitchen area with tables and two walls of windows.
Connecticut Office Break Room
Connecticut Office Break Room
Connecticut Office Break Room

The break room in the Connecticut Office has two walls of windows that bring in a lot of natural light.

The break room in the Connecticut Office has two walls of windows that bring in a lot of natural light.

 A white square building with asphalt in the foreground and blue skies in the background.
New England Water Science Center Connecticut Office
New England Water Science Center Connecticut Office
New England Water Science Center Connecticut Office

The New England Water Science Center Connecticut Office is located on the campus of Goodwin University at 339 Main Street in East Hartford.

The New England Water Science Center Connecticut Office is located on the campus of Goodwin University at 339 Main Street in East Hartford.

A garage with concrete floor and exposed ceiling.
Connecticut Office Garage
Connecticut Office Garage
Connecticut Office Garage

The New England Water Science Center's Connecticut office has a spacious three-door garage.

The New England Water Science Center's Connecticut office has a spacious three-door garage.

calm river with colorful trees on both banks
Neponset River in Canton, Massachusetts
Neponset River in Canton, Massachusetts
Neponset River in Canton, Massachusetts

A view of the Neponset River in Canton, Massachusetts, near a 01105554 USGS streamgage at Greenlodge Street.

Hydrologic Technician leaning over bridge railing collecting water quality sample
Hydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT
Hydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT
Hydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT

Hydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT (01134500). This site is sampled monthly for the Upper Connecticut River Watershed project.

Hydrologic Technician Brendan Crowley collecting a water quality sample at Moose River in Victory, VT (01134500). This site is sampled monthly for the Upper Connecticut River Watershed project.

New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor
Calibrating a continuous water quality monitor
Calibrating a continuous water quality monitor
Calibrating a continuous water quality monitor

New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.

New England WSC scientist calibrating a continuous water quality monitor at 410606073245700, Norwalk River at the Norwalk Aquarium.

Ryan is crouched down setting up gear on the ground with a large USCG sailboat in the background
Ryan Bottorff servicing a continuous water quality monitor at US Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in Groton, CT
Ryan Bottorff servicing a continuous water quality monitor at US Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in Groton, CT
Ryan Bottorff servicing a continuous water quality monitor at US Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in Groton, CT

Ryan Bottorff servicing a continuous water quality monitor at US Coast Guard Academy on the Thames River in Groton, CT.

USGS Massachusetts office with a sign out front and trees in the back.
New England Water Science Center Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office
New England Water Science Center Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office
New England Water Science Center Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office

The USGS New England Water Science Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office is located in Northborough, MA. 

The USGS New England Water Science Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office is located in Northborough, MA.