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Image: Sampling at Embden
Sampling at Embden
Sampling at Embden
Sampling at Embden

Matt Lindsey (USGS) and Lori Clark (Cass County WCD) collecting samples at Embden 3. Embden 3 is a 60-degree V trapezoidal flume in a bured concreate culvert located on the other side of the north-south road east of the large data shelter.

Matt Lindsey (USGS) and Lori Clark (Cass County WCD) collecting samples at Embden 3. Embden 3 is a 60-degree V trapezoidal flume in a bured concreate culvert located on the other side of the north-south road east of the large data shelter.

Image: 2011 Interstate 29 Flooding in North Dakota
2011 Interstate 29 Flooding in North Dakota
2011 Interstate 29 Flooding in North Dakota
2011 Interstate 29 Flooding in North Dakota

Overland flooding on Interstate 29 in North Dakota caused by the Red River of the North (nearest town Oslo, Minnesota).  This photograph was taken by the USGS National Flood Hazard Coordinator in one of the last small vehicles to drive on this stretch of the Interstate.  About 15 minutes later, the North Dakota State Highway Patrol closed a stretch of the

Overland flooding on Interstate 29 in North Dakota caused by the Red River of the North (nearest town Oslo, Minnesota).  This photograph was taken by the USGS National Flood Hazard Coordinator in one of the last small vehicles to drive on this stretch of the Interstate.  About 15 minutes later, the North Dakota State Highway Patrol closed a stretch of the

Image: Maple River Dam below Sheldon, North Dakota
Maple River Dam below Sheldon, North Dakota
Maple River Dam below Sheldon, North Dakota
Maple River Dam below Sheldon, North Dakota

Maple River Dam north of Sheldon, southeast North Dakota. USGS personnel were there at 12:00 p.m., to inspect the streamgage. Streamflow was approximately 5,000 cubic feet per second.

Maple River Dam north of Sheldon, southeast North Dakota. USGS personnel were there at 12:00 p.m., to inspect the streamgage. Streamflow was approximately 5,000 cubic feet per second.

Image: Looking Southeast from Oslo
Looking Southeast from Oslo
Looking Southeast from Oslo
Looking Southeast from Oslo

This picture was taken from the top of the Oslo, MN exit looking southwest, on April 13, 2011.

This picture was taken from the top of the Oslo, MN exit looking southwest, on April 13, 2011.

Image: Dazey Waterway Site 3
Dazey Waterway Site 3
Dazey Waterway Site 3
Dazey Waterway Site 3

Discovery Farm Dazey waterway site 3 located southeast of Dazey, North Dakota. Dazey waterway saite 3 is the most downstream data shelter at farm- added larger 2.5 foot flume and reinforced metal weir after 2009 spring runoff flow damaged site.

Discovery Farm Dazey waterway site 3 located southeast of Dazey, North Dakota. Dazey waterway saite 3 is the most downstream data shelter at farm- added larger 2.5 foot flume and reinforced metal weir after 2009 spring runoff flow damaged site.

Image: Collecting Samples
Collecting Samples
Collecting Samples
Collecting Samples

Collecting Samples at Embden 3. Embden 3 is a 60-degree V trapezoidal flume in a bured concreate culvert located on the other side of the north-south road east of the large data shelter. The flow is measured and sampled from the V flume underground and periodic QW grab samples are taken form the blue pipe attached to the end of the flume.

Collecting Samples at Embden 3. Embden 3 is a 60-degree V trapezoidal flume in a bured concreate culvert located on the other side of the north-south road east of the large data shelter. The flow is measured and sampled from the V flume underground and periodic QW grab samples are taken form the blue pipe attached to the end of the flume.

Image: James River near New Rockford North Dakota
James River near New Rockford North Dakota
James River near New Rockford North Dakota
James River near New Rockford North Dakota

Rapid deployment gage on the James River at the BNSF bridge crossing, located 6 miles west of New Rockford. Equipment removing debris piled up on the bridge.

Rapid deployment gage on the James River at the BNSF bridge crossing, located 6 miles west of New Rockford. Equipment removing debris piled up on the bridge.

Image: Removing Debris at gage 474300099153700
Removing Debris at gage 474300099153700
Removing Debris at gage 474300099153700
Removing Debris at gage 474300099153700

Rapid deployment gage on the James River at the BNSF bridge crossing, located 6 miles west of New Rockford. Equipment removing debris piled up on the bridge.

Rapid deployment gage on the James River at the BNSF bridge crossing, located 6 miles west of New Rockford. Equipment removing debris piled up on the bridge.

Image: Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota

On April 11, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,610 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 13.82 feet.

On April 11, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,610 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 13.82 feet.

Image: Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota

On April 11, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,610 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 13.82 feet.

On April 11, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,610 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 13.82 feet.

Image: Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota
Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, North Dakota

On April 11, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,610 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 13.82 feet.

On April 11, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Deepwater Creek at Mouth near Raub, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,610 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 13.82 feet.

Image: East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, North Dakota
East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, North Dakota
East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, North Dakota
East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, North Dakota

On April 10, 2011, USGS personnel were at the East Fork Shell Creek near Parchall, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 911 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 6.68 feet.

On April 10, 2011, USGS personnel were at the East Fork Shell Creek near Parchall, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 911 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 6.68 feet.

Image: Media Film USGS Research in Fargo
Media Film USGS Research in Fargo
Media Film USGS Research in Fargo
Media Film USGS Research in Fargo

USGS scientists Art Lilienthal and Dan Thomas bring a television news crew on a rainy tour of the flooded Red River, where they take water level and streamflow measurements during the Fargo flood.

USGS scientists Art Lilienthal and Dan Thomas bring a television news crew on a rainy tour of the flooded Red River, where they take water level and streamflow measurements during the Fargo flood.

Image: Souris River near Sherwood, North Dakota
Souris River near Sherwood, North Dakota
Souris River near Sherwood, North Dakota
Souris River near Sherwood, North Dakota

On April 10, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Souris River near Sherwood, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,810 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 19.31 feet.

On April 10, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Souris River near Sherwood, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,810 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 19.31 feet.

Image: Souris River near Sherwood, North Dakota
Souris River near Sherwood, North Dakota
Souris River near Sherwood, North Dakota
Souris River near Sherwood, North Dakota

On April 10, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Souris River near Sherwood, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,810 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 19.31 feet.

On April 10, 2011, USGS personnel were at the Souris River near Sherwood, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 2,810 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 19.31 feet.

Image: Media Film USGS Research in Fargo
Media Film USGS Research in Fargo
Media Film USGS Research in Fargo
Media Film USGS Research in Fargo

USGS scientists prepare to bring a television news crew on a rainy tour of the flooded Red River in downtown Fargo, where they take water level and streamflow measurements.

USGS scientists prepare to bring a television news crew on a rainy tour of the flooded Red River in downtown Fargo, where they take water level and streamflow measurements.

Image: East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, North Dakota
East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, North Dakota
East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, North Dakota
East Fork Shell Creek near Parshall, North Dakota

On April 10, 2011, USGS personnel were at the East Fork Shell Creek near Parchall, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 911 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 6.68 feet.

On April 10, 2011, USGS personnel were at the East Fork Shell Creek near Parchall, ND to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 911 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 6.68 feet.

Image: Des Lacs River near Foxholm North Dakota
Des Lacs River near Foxholm North Dakota
Des Lacs River near Foxholm North Dakota
Image: USGS Research on the Flooded  Red River
USGS Research on the Flooded Red River
USGS Research on the Flooded Red River
USGS Research on the Flooded Red River

The 2011 Red River flood was the third largest in Fargo, ND since 1900. In the background of this photo, USGS authorized personnel take a boat out on the river to record streamflow and water level measurements.

The 2011 Red River flood was the third largest in Fargo, ND since 1900. In the background of this photo, USGS authorized personnel take a boat out on the river to record streamflow and water level measurements.

Image: Streamflow and Water Level Measurements
Streamflow and Water Level Measurements
Streamflow and Water Level Measurements
Streamflow and Water Level Measurements

USGS scientists Joel Galloway and Dan Thomas prepare to take streamflow and water level measurements of the flooded Red River in downtown Fargo, ND. The USGS Red River of the North at Fargo streamgage can be seen in the background.

USGS scientists Joel Galloway and Dan Thomas prepare to take streamflow and water level measurements of the flooded Red River in downtown Fargo, ND. The USGS Red River of the North at Fargo streamgage can be seen in the background.

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