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Image: Debris from Flooding
Debris from Flooding
Debris from Flooding
Debris from Flooding

Debris from the Withlacoochee River near Lee, Florida, downstream from Pinetta, Florida, where the record gage height was recorded last week. (Monday, April 13, 2009)

Debris from the Withlacoochee River near Lee, Florida, downstream from Pinetta, Florida, where the record gage height was recorded last week. (Monday, April 13, 2009)

Image: Measuring Streamflow on Flooded Road
Measuring Streamflow on Flooded Road
Measuring Streamflow on Flooded Road
Measuring Streamflow on Flooded Road

Hydrologic technicians measure the overflow from the swollen Withlacoochee River, a tributary of Florida's Suwannee River, during a flood in April 2009.

Hydrologic technicians measure the overflow from the swollen Withlacoochee River, a tributary of Florida's Suwannee River, during a flood in April 2009.

Image: Flooding on the Cannonball River
Flooding on the Cannonball River
Flooding on the Cannonball River
Flooding on the Cannonball River

Flooding on the Cannonball River at Breien, North Dakota.

Redoubt Volcano viewed from the northwest following the April 4, 2009 eruption (Event 19). Steam rises from the summit crater, p
Redoubt Volcano viewed from the northwest following the April 4, 2009 eruption
Redoubt Volcano viewed from the northwest following the April 4, 2009 eruption
Redoubt Volcano viewed from the northwest following the April 4, 2009 eruption

Redoubt Volcano viewed from the northwest following the April 4, 2009 eruption (Event 19). Steam rises from the summit crater, pyroclastic flow and surge deposits drape the flanks, and lahar deposits cover the Drift River Valley. 

Redoubt Volcano viewed from the northwest following the April 4, 2009 eruption (Event 19). Steam rises from the summit crater, pyroclastic flow and surge deposits drape the flanks, and lahar deposits cover the Drift River Valley. 

Minor amounts of fine ashfall (3 mm) on a truck near Homer, Alaska....
Minor amounts of fine ashfall (3 mm) on a truck near Homer, AK.
Minor amounts of fine ashfall (3 mm) on a truck near Homer, AK.
Minor amounts of fine ashfall (3 mm) on a truck near Homer, AK.

From the 2009 eruption of Redoubt Volcano. The original photo can be found at: http://www.avo.alaska.edu/images/image.php?id=17800

Image: Heart River Flooding
Heart River Flooding
Heart River Flooding
Heart River Flooding

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.

Image: 2009 Linton Flood
2009 Linton Flood
2009 Linton Flood
2009 Linton Flood

Beaver Creek flowing over road, looking south, near Linton, ND.

Beaver Creek flowing over road, looking south, near Linton, ND.

Image: Flooding Aftermath
Flooding Aftermath
Flooding Aftermath
Flooding Aftermath

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.

Redoubt volcano with minor ash eruption. Photograph taken during o...
Redoubt volcano with minor ash eruption. Photograph taken during o...
Redoubt volcano with minor ash eruption. Photograph taken during o...
Redoubt volcano with minor ash eruption. Photograph taken during o...

Redoubt volcano with minor ash eruption. Photograph taken during observation and gas data collection flight by AVO staff March 30, 2009.

Redoubt volcano with minor ash eruption. Photograph taken during observation and gas data collection flight by AVO staff March 30, 2009.

Ash fall accumulation from Redoubt Volcano in Nikiski after March 28, 2009 eruption plume
Ash fall accumulation from Redoubt Volcano in Nikiski after March 28, 2009 eruption plume
Ash fall accumulation from Redoubt Volcano in Nikiski after March 28, 2009 eruption plume
Ash fall accumulation from Redoubt Volcano in Nikiski after March 28, 2009 eruption plume

Photograph of impacts from the volcanic ash fall out in Nikiski, AK from Redoubt volcano. This plume was generated during the March 28, 15:29 AKDT, 2009 event, and ash fall began at approximately 16:16 AKDT and lasted maybe 5 minutes.

Photograph of impacts from the volcanic ash fall out in Nikiski, AK from Redoubt volcano. This plume was generated during the March 28, 15:29 AKDT, 2009 event, and ash fall began at approximately 16:16 AKDT and lasted maybe 5 minutes.

Ash is resuspended from Redoubt Volcano eruption
Ash is resuspended from Redoubt Volcano eruption
Ash is resuspended from Redoubt Volcano eruption
Ash is resuspended from Redoubt Volcano eruption

Ash is resuspended from Redoubt Volcano eruption

A sign reads, "Redoubt is active be prepared."
Sign at Nikiski Fire Department on March 28, 2009
Sign at Nikiski Fire Department on March 28, 2009
Sign at Nikiski Fire Department on March 28, 2009

Community engagement and emergency preparedness can mitigate exposure to volcanic events.  Sign at Nikiski Fire Department on March 28, 2009. Ash fall up to a millimeter thick from Redoubt Volcano occurred twice during the 2009 eruption on this area. AVO photo.

Community engagement and emergency preparedness can mitigate exposure to volcanic events.  Sign at Nikiski Fire Department on March 28, 2009. Ash fall up to a millimeter thick from Redoubt Volcano occurred twice during the 2009 eruption on this area. AVO photo.

Image: USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts
USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts
USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts
USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts

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

Image: Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

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.

Image: Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

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.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

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.

Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

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.

Image: USGS Scientist Prepares to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientist Prepares to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientist Prepares to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientist Prepares to Measure Historic Flooding

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.

Image: Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

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.

Image: USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts
USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts
USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts
USGS Shoots Video of Flooding Efforts

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

Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to monitor streamflow during the historic flooding taking place in Fargo, ND. This information provides critical information used to estimate flood dangers and helps protect lives and property.

USGS scientists continue to monitor streamflow during the historic flooding taking place in Fargo, ND. This information provides critical information used to estimate flood dangers and helps protect lives and property.