Hydrologic technician takes a high water mark measurement in knee-deep water in the Black River in Newport, Vermont.
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Hydrologic technician takes a high water mark measurement in knee-deep water in the Black River in Newport, Vermont.
A high-water mark is installed by a USGS hydrologic technician next to the Ottauquechee River in Bridgewater, Vermont. This high-water mark indicates how high the flood waters from the river during the July 2023 heavy-rainfall event.
A high-water mark is installed by a USGS hydrologic technician next to the Ottauquechee River in Bridgewater, Vermont. This high-water mark indicates how high the flood waters from the river during the July 2023 heavy-rainfall event.
A high-water mark disc was installed into a tree next to the Ottauquechee River in Bridgewater, Vermont. This high-water mark indicates how high the flood waters from the river during the July 2023 heavy-rainfall event.
A high-water mark disc was installed into a tree next to the Ottauquechee River in Bridgewater, Vermont. This high-water mark indicates how high the flood waters from the river during the July 2023 heavy-rainfall event.
![High water mark on door at Federal Building, Montpelier, Vermont](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/high-water-at-MFB-east-side-door-IMG_2811_web.jpg?itok=WVRACujG)
High water mark on door at Federal Building, Montpelier, Vermont during major flood event in July 2023.
High water mark on door at Federal Building, Montpelier, Vermont during major flood event in July 2023.
![The outflow of water from the Townshend Dam surrounded by green mountains.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Townshend%20Dam%20Outflow.png?itok=KMcMIni7)
Townshend Dam on the West River in Townshend, Vermont, released water after flooding raised the water levels significantly in mid-July 2023.
Townshend Dam on the West River in Townshend, Vermont, released water after flooding raised the water levels significantly in mid-July 2023.
![A woman wearing an orange life jacket takes a stream discharge measurement in front of a culvert.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Screenshot%202023-07-17%20153536.png?itok=HM6hqp3N)
A hydrologic technician uses a wading discharge measurement instrument in front of a culvert near East Branch Dead Creek near Bridport, Vermont. A USGS streamgage station is nearby.
A hydrologic technician uses a wading discharge measurement instrument in front of a culvert near East Branch Dead Creek near Bridport, Vermont. A USGS streamgage station is nearby.
![A small orange boat sits atop a high, moving river with trees in the foreground and background.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/01170000%20Deerfield%20at%20Deerfield%20-%20ADCP.jpg?itok=flQ7h7j_)
An acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP) is pulled across the Deerfield River in West Deerfield, Massachusetts during a flood event caused by heavy precipitation. This measurement was taken near USGS streamgage 01170000.
An acoustic doppler current profiler (ADCP) is pulled across the Deerfield River in West Deerfield, Massachusetts during a flood event caused by heavy precipitation. This measurement was taken near USGS streamgage 01170000.
![Hydrologic technician showing a high-water mark on a debris line next to the Black River in Ludlow VT](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/20230712_214501097_web.jpg?itok=GFtlmD2y)
Hydrologic technician showing a high-water mark on a debris line next to the Black River in Ludlow Vermont.
Hydrologic technician showing a high-water mark on a debris line next to the Black River in Ludlow Vermont.
![Langdon Street Bridge stream gage 04285800 on the North Branch Winooski River](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/high-water-at-Landon-Street-Bridge_web.jpg?itok=5cVOF1hM)
![High water mark on door at Montpelier Federal Building](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/high-water-at-MFB-east-side-door-IMG_2812_web.jpg?itok=jnfJMSmr)
High water mark on door at Montpelier, Vermont Federal Building during major flood event in July 2023.
High water mark on door at Montpelier, Vermont Federal Building during major flood event in July 2023.
![River levels are so high that they are touching the bottom of a green steel bridge.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Montpelier%204.jpg?itok=98Qc-f5Q)
Heavy rainfall from two-day storm prompted extreme flooding in parts of Vermont in July 2023. The Winooski River stage is so high here it is touching the bottom of a metal truss bridge in Montpelier, Vermont.
Heavy rainfall from two-day storm prompted extreme flooding in parts of Vermont in July 2023. The Winooski River stage is so high here it is touching the bottom of a metal truss bridge in Montpelier, Vermont.
![A man in orange notes a high-water mark above the Hurricane Irene sign near the Winooski River.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/HWM%20Townshend.png?itok=hZujsfmd)
Hydrologic technician details a high-water mark next to the Winooski River in Vermont above the Hurricane Irene plate.
Hydrologic technician details a high-water mark next to the Winooski River in Vermont above the Hurricane Irene plate.
Heavy rainfall from two-day storm prompted extreme flooding in parts of Vermont in July 2023. The Winooski River overflowed into downtown Montpelier.
Heavy rainfall from two-day storm prompted extreme flooding in parts of Vermont in July 2023. The Winooski River overflowed into downtown Montpelier.
![A streamgage house on the bank of a river with heavy water flow.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Otter%20Creek%20Streamgage.png?itok=QTIBUo2t)
![A streamgage house on the bank of a river with heavy water flow.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Otter%20Creek%20Streamgage.png?itok=QTIBUo2t)
![An orange ADCP floats in a flooded river.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Wallomsac%20Flood.png?itok=Jm1xuyUE)
Heavy rainfall from a two-day storm prompted extreme flooding in parts of Vermont in July 2023.
Heavy rainfall from a two-day storm prompted extreme flooding in parts of Vermont in July 2023.
![Flooded stairwell to Montpelier, Vermont Federal Building](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Flooded-MFB-stairwell-to-basement-lab_web_0.jpg?itok=3TteF0l1)
Flooded stairwell to Montpelier, Vermont Federal Building during historical flood event.
Flooded stairwell to Montpelier, Vermont Federal Building during historical flood event.
![A river overflows into a parking lot.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Montague%20Boat%20Ramp%20Flood_5.png?itok=J8r54Fux)
Heavy rainfall from a two-day storm prompted extreme flooding in parts of Vermont in July 2023.
Heavy rainfall from a two-day storm prompted extreme flooding in parts of Vermont in July 2023.
![A collage of images depict USGS employees conducting hydrologic monitoring activities in New England states.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/NewEng_HMB_collage.png?itok=D2pDSN6i)
A collage of images depicting USGS employees working on various hydrologic monitoring activities in New England states.
A collage of images depicting USGS employees working on various hydrologic monitoring activities in New England states.
![A collage of images depict USGS employees conducting water resources activities in New England states.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/NewEng_HIB_collage.png?itok=ROZYlBgE)
A collage of images depicting USGS employees working on various water resources activities in New England states.
A collage of images depicting USGS employees working on various water resources activities in New England states.
A collage of images depicting USGS employees working on various field activities, throughout all seasons of the year, in New England states.
A collage of images depicting USGS employees working on various field activities, throughout all seasons of the year, in New England states.