Hydrologic technicians measure the overflow from the swollen Withlacoochee River, a tributary of Florida's Suwannee River, during a flood in April 2009.
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Hydrologic technicians measure the overflow from the swollen Withlacoochee River, a tributary of Florida's Suwannee River, during a flood in April 2009.
Flooding on the Cannonball River at Breien, North Dakota.
Flooding on the Cannonball River at Breien, North Dakota.
Souris River and streamgage house to the right in April.
Souris River and streamgage house to the right in April.
USGS hydrologic technician Erik Ohlson measures the discharge of the Suwannee River floodwaters coming over US highway 90 near Ellaville, Florida. (Saturday, April 11, 2009)
USGS hydrologic technician Erik Ohlson measures the discharge of the Suwannee River floodwaters coming over US highway 90 near Ellaville, Florida. (Saturday, April 11, 2009)
Madison Blue Springs State Park near Blue Springs, Florida flooded by the Withlacoochee River on Saturday, April 11.
Madison Blue Springs State Park near Blue Springs, Florida flooded by the Withlacoochee River on Saturday, April 11.
Red River of the North flooding Grand Forks. The obelisk partially underwater.
Red River of the North flooding Grand Forks. The obelisk partially underwater.
The sky clearing out in Grand Forks, ND over the Red River of the North.
The sky clearing out in Grand Forks, ND over the Red River of the North.
The Red River of the North at Grand Forks, ND, in an ice pile up.
The Red River of the North at Grand Forks, ND, in an ice pile up.
USGS employees measuring streamflow from Sorlie Bridge, Red River of the North at Grand Forks, North Dakota.
USGS employees measuring streamflow from Sorlie Bridge, Red River of the North at Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Collecting water levels for aquifer test near Oakland, eastern Nebraska.
Collecting water levels for aquifer test near Oakland, eastern Nebraska.
Late winter in the badlands, Little Missouri River near Watford City, North Dakota.
Late winter in the badlands, Little Missouri River near Watford City, North Dakota.
Bridge over the Heart River during flood, near Mandan, North Dakota, spring 2009.
Bridge over the Heart River during flood, near Mandan, North Dakota, spring 2009.
Beaver Creek flowing over road, looking south, near Linton, ND.
Beaver Creek flowing over road, looking south, near Linton, ND.
Aftermath of flooding on the Knife River near Hazen, North Dakota, April 2009.
Aftermath of flooding on the Knife River near Hazen, North Dakota, April 2009.
Pembina River with a little snow.
Pembina River with a little snow.
USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp
USGS public affairs specialist, Jennifer LaVista prepares to shoot video of USGS efforts during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The videos can be viewed at http://www.usgs.gov/homepage/science_features/flooding_march09.asp
USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway are interviewed about historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway are interviewed about historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway are interviewed about historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway are interviewed about historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau prepares to measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for deveoping flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.
USGS scientist Chris Laveau prepares to measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for deveoping flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.