During major storms or other short-term events, the USGS collects streamflow and additional data (including storm tide, wave height, high-water marks, and additional sensor deployments) to aid in documenting flood events.
Multimedia
This multimedia gallery represents a collection of high-quality images, videos, webcams, posters, presentations, and documents produced by the Water Resources Mission Area.
Images
Flood Event Viewer: Hurricane Ian data collection near Fort Myers, Florida
During major storms or other short-term events, the USGS collects streamflow and additional data (including storm tide, wave height, high-water marks, and additional sensor deployments) to aid in documenting flood events.
Map of Upper Colorado River Basin - Integrated Water Availability
Map of the Upper Colorado River Basin —referred to as an Integrated Water Science (IWS) basins—are intensively monitored study basins representing a wide range of environmental, hydrologic, and landscape settings and human stressors of water resources to improve our understanding of water availability across the Nation.
Map of the Upper Colorado River Basin —referred to as an Integrated Water Science (IWS) basins—are intensively monitored study basins representing a wide range of environmental, hydrologic, and landscape settings and human stressors of water resources to improve our understanding of water availability across the Nation.
Physical data ready for archive
Alaska Science Center Data Management staff organize, scan, and digitally archive physical data. Once published as part of a data release, the physical data are organized and placed into banker boxes, labeled with pertinent information, such as the data release DOI, and moved to a secure location.
Alaska Science Center Data Management staff organize, scan, and digitally archive physical data. Once published as part of a data release, the physical data are organized and placed into banker boxes, labeled with pertinent information, such as the data release DOI, and moved to a secure location.
Klamath Basin
Klamath River Basin straddles northern California and southern Oregon. The Klamath River empties into the Pacific Ocean just below the Oregon/California border.
Klamath River Basin straddles northern California and southern Oregon. The Klamath River empties into the Pacific Ocean just below the Oregon/California border.
Machine learning of lake temperatures - observed
A lake temperature profile showing two years of temperature data by lake depth. PAtterns of summer warming and winter cooling are visible.
A lake temperature profile showing two years of temperature data by lake depth. PAtterns of summer warming and winter cooling are visible.
U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2025
U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2025 thumbnail image. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2025 thumbnail image. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
Videos
Studying Anacostia River Quality with DOEE
The USGS and D.C.’s DOEE have been working together to monitor water quality in the Anacostia, in support of the District's goal of expanding access to the water for local communities. DOEE relies on data and continuous monitoring from USGS to support important decisions about public safety and the accessibility of the area’s natural resources.
The USGS and D.C.’s DOEE have been working together to monitor water quality in the Anacostia, in support of the District's goal of expanding access to the water for local communities. DOEE relies on data and continuous monitoring from USGS to support important decisions about public safety and the accessibility of the area’s natural resources.
U.S. River Conditions, April to June 2025
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
This is an animation showing the changing conditions relative to the historic record of USGS streamgages from April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025. The river conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). A purple outer ring around a gage indicates it is flooding.
Studying the Water Quality of the Anacostia River
The USGS and D.C.’s DOEE have been working together to monitor water quality in the Anacostia, in support of the District's goal of expanding access to the water for local communities. DOEE relies on data and continuous monitoring from USGS to support important decisions about public safety and the accessibility of the area’s natural resources.
The USGS and D.C.’s DOEE have been working together to monitor water quality in the Anacostia, in support of the District's goal of expanding access to the water for local communities. DOEE relies on data and continuous monitoring from USGS to support important decisions about public safety and the accessibility of the area’s natural resources.
Modernized USGS Water Data Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
For over 15 years, the USGS has provided machine-readable and automated access to water data via the WaterServices family of APIs.
For over 15 years, the USGS has provided machine-readable and automated access to water data via the WaterServices family of APIs.
Your Future at USGS: Discover the MD-DE-DC Water Science Center
Discover what a career in science with the U.S. Geological Survey looks like. The Maryland-Delaware-DC Water Science Center is home to skilled scientists of many disciplines: hydrologists, geomorphologists, geographers, data scientists, statisticians, biologists, technicians, and more. You name it, we need it.
Discover what a career in science with the U.S. Geological Survey looks like. The Maryland-Delaware-DC Water Science Center is home to skilled scientists of many disciplines: hydrologists, geomorphologists, geographers, data scientists, statisticians, biologists, technicians, and more. You name it, we need it.
USGS On the Road - Flooding in Westernport, MD
Westernport, Maryland was one of the hardest hit towns during the mid-May flooding in Western Maryland, where Georges Creek flooded an elementary school in Westernport, MD, prompting the emergency rescue of schoolchildren.
Westernport, Maryland was one of the hardest hit towns during the mid-May flooding in Western Maryland, where Georges Creek flooded an elementary school in Westernport, MD, prompting the emergency rescue of schoolchildren.
Audio
Eyes on Earth Episode 43 - U.S.-Canada Water Use
The St. Mary and Milk Rivers cross the U.S. and Canadian border and supply water to both countries. Managing that resource in the interest of both nations is a matter of international collaboration and cooperation, and Landsat data is helping offer objective information on water use.
The St. Mary and Milk Rivers cross the U.S. and Canadian border and supply water to both countries. Managing that resource in the interest of both nations is a matter of international collaboration and cooperation, and Landsat data is helping offer objective information on water use.
Responding to Hurricanes, Floods and Droughts in North Carolina
North Carolina, like many years before, is responding to flooding in the East and drought in the West. Holly Weyers, USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director, discusses these extreme events.
North Carolina, like many years before, is responding to flooding in the East and drought in the West. Holly Weyers, USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director, discusses these extreme events.
Groundwater Awareness Week is March 6-12
Groundwater is not a single vast pool of underground water; rather, it is contained within a variety of aquifer systems. Each of these aquifers has its own set of questions and challenges.
Groundwater is not a single vast pool of underground water; rather, it is contained within a variety of aquifer systems. Each of these aquifers has its own set of questions and challenges.
USGS Hydrologic Data Collection Program in North Carolina
USGS North Carolina Data Chief, Jeanne Robbins, provides an overview on hydrologic data collection techniques for North Carolina.
USGS North Carolina Data Chief, Jeanne Robbins, provides an overview on hydrologic data collection techniques for North Carolina.
Marking the Milestone, The Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Proj
USGS North Carolina Water Quality Specialist Mary Georgino discusses The Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project.
USGS North Carolina Water Quality Specialist Mary Georgino discusses The Triangle Area Water Supply Monitoring Project.
Hurricane Floyd, and the Floods of 1999
USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director Jerad Bales discusses Hurricane Floyd and flood impacts on North Carolina in 1999.
USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director Jerad Bales discusses Hurricane Floyd and flood impacts on North Carolina in 1999.
Webcams
HIF Construction in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The current view of construction progress at the new HIF facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
The current view of construction progress at the new HIF facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Streamgage 01437500 Neversink River at Godeffroy, NY
Webcam at USGS Streamgage 01437500 Neversink River at Godeffroy, NY.
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Webcam at USGS Streamgage 01437500 Neversink River at Godeffroy, NY.
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Streamgage 01462000 Delaware River at Lambertville, NJ
Webcam at USGS Streamgage 01462000 Delaware River at Lambertville, NJ.
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Webcam at USGS Streamgage 01462000 Delaware River at Lambertville, NJ.
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Colorado River above Glenwood Springs, CO (09071750)
Webcam at USGS Streamgage 09071750 Colorado River above Glenwood Springs, CO.
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Webcam at USGS Streamgage 09071750 Colorado River above Glenwood Springs, CO.
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Colorado River near Cameo, CO (09095500)
Webcam at USGS Streamgage 09095500 Colorado River near Cameo, CO.
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Webcam at USGS Streamgage 09095500 Colorado River near Cameo, CO.
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Streamgage 01463500 Delaware River at Trenton, NJ
Webcam at USGS Streamgage 01463500 Delaware River at Trenton NJ.
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Webcam at USGS Streamgage 01463500 Delaware River at Trenton NJ.
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