While the Souris River is in the throes of record high flooding in Minot, N.D., O.C. Fisher Lake near San Angelo, Texas has been experiencing the exact opposite for a number of years now - a ground-cracking drought.
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While the Souris River is in the throes of record high flooding in Minot, N.D., O.C. Fisher Lake near San Angelo, Texas has been experiencing the exact opposite for a number of years now - a ground-cracking drought.
Road flooded by the Souris River near Foxholm, North Dakota. USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 23,300 cubic feet per second.
Road flooded by the Souris River near Foxholm, North Dakota. USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 23,300 cubic feet per second.
The Souris River flooding a road near Sherwood, North Dakota.On June 24, 2011, USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 28,600 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 28.00 feet.
The Souris River flooding a road near Sherwood, North Dakota.On June 24, 2011, USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 28,600 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 28.00 feet.
Floodwaters of the Souris River above Minot, North Dakota.
Floodwaters of the Souris River above Minot, North Dakota.
Souris River flooding homes above Minot, ND. Streamflow was approximately 20,800 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 23.46 feet.
Souris River flooding homes above Minot, ND. Streamflow was approximately 20,800 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 23.46 feet.
Souris River flooding Big 4 Scout Camp located above Minot, North Dakota.
Souris River flooding Big 4 Scout Camp located above Minot, North Dakota.
The Souris River flooding Big 4 Scout Camp located above Minot, North Dakota.
The Souris River flooding Big 4 Scout Camp located above Minot, North Dakota.
Souris River flooding Big 4 Scout Camp located above Minot, North Dakota.
Souris River flooding Big 4 Scout Camp located above Minot, North Dakota.
Souris River flooded Roughrider Campgrounds above Minot, North Dakota.
Souris River flooded Roughrider Campgrounds above Minot, North Dakota.
The Souris River flooding a road near Sherwood, North Dakota.On June 23, 2011, USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 27,100 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 27.98 feet.
The Souris River flooding a road near Sherwood, North Dakota.On June 23, 2011, USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 27,100 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 27.98 feet.
The Souris River flooding land in North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Souris River flooding land in North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Souris River flooding oil wells in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Souris River flooding oil wells in Saskatchewan, Canada.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Souris River downstream of the Sherwood, ND gage.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Souris River downstream of the Sherwood, ND gage.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Souris River flooding a road near Sherwood, North Dakota.On June 23, 2011, USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 27,100 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 27.98 feet.
The Souris River flooding a road near Sherwood, North Dakota.On June 23, 2011, USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 27,100 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 27.98 feet.
The Souris River flooding near Sherwood, North Dakota.On June 23, 2011, USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 27,100 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 27.98 feet.
The Souris River flooding near Sherwood, North Dakota.On June 23, 2011, USGS personnel were there to measure the streamflow. Streamflow was approximately 27,100 cubic feet per second, stage approximately 27.98 feet.
Missouri River flooded Hogue Island located in North Bismarck, North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
Missouri River flooded Hogue Island located in North Bismarck, North Dakota.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
The Souris River floods buildings near Sherwood, ND.
The Souris River floods buildings near Sherwood, ND.
The Souris River flooding a road near Sherwood, ND.
The Souris River flooding a road near Sherwood, ND.
The Souris River flooding landscape near Sherwood, ND.
The Souris River flooding landscape near Sherwood, ND.
Frank Perret (left) and Thomas Jaggar (right) examine Cone Crater, Kīlauea southwest rift zone, during a return visit by Perret in 1914.
Frank Perret (left) and Thomas Jaggar (right) examine Cone Crater, Kīlauea southwest rift zone, during a return visit by Perret in 1914.
Pioneer Park in Bismarck, ND flooded by the Missouri River.
Pioneer Park in Bismarck, ND flooded by the Missouri River.