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USGS hydrologic technicians survey the volume of water discharging across flooded state road 141 from the Withlacoochee River near Lee, Florida (Monday, April 13, 2009).
Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
USGS hydrologic technicians survey the volume of water discharging across flooded state road 141 from the Withlacoochee River near Lee, Florida (Monday, April 13, 2009).
Courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
The dry landscape of northwest Florida floods with extreme highwater from the Withlacoochee River.
The dry landscape of northwest Florida floods with extreme highwater from the Withlacoochee River.
The rural landscape in northwest Florida is inundated by floodwaters of the Alapaha River.
The rural landscape in northwest Florida is inundated by floodwaters of the Alapaha River.
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)
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.
Flooding on the Cannonball River at Breien, North Dakota.
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, 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.
From the 2009 eruption of Redoubt Volcano. The original photo can be found at: http://www.avo.alaska.edu/images/image.php?id=17800
From the 2009 eruption of Redoubt Volcano. The original photo can be found at: http://www.avo.alaska.edu/images/image.php?id=17800
Beaver Creek flowing over road, looking south, near Linton, ND.
Beaver Creek flowing over road, looking south, near Linton, ND.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Ash is resuspended from Redoubt Volcano eruption
Ash is resuspended from Redoubt Volcano eruption
USGS scientist Joel Galloway measures streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.
USGS scientist Joel Galloway measures streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.
USGS scientists monitor streamflow during the historic flooding, critical information used to estimate flood dangers and helps protect lives and property.
USGS scientists monitor streamflow during the historic flooding, critical information used to estimate flood dangers and helps protect lives and property.
Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
Flood waters rise 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 scientists 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 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 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.