Images

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)

Flooding on the Cannonball River at Breien, North Dakota.

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

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

Aftermath of flooding on the Knife River near Hazen, North Dakota, April 2009.

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

Bridge over the Heart River during flood, near Mandan, North Dakota, spring 2009.

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

Ash is resuspended from Redoubt Volcano eruption

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.

Water levels rise in Fargo, ND during historic flooding.

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

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 scientist Chris Laveau measures streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

Damage during historical flooding in Fargo, N.D.