As the Souris River flooded during the early summer of 2011, it overcame levees in the city of Minot, N.D., causing about 11,000 people to evacuate their homes. The record-breaking flood crested on July 25 at over 26,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) and 24 feet - nearly 13 feet over flood stage - according to U.S.
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Souris River Streamgage
As the Souris River flooded during the early summer of 2011, it overcame levees in the city of Minot, N.D., causing about 11,000 people to evacuate their homes. The record-breaking flood crested on July 25 at over 26,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) and 24 feet - nearly 13 feet over flood stage - according to U.S.
Souris River Flooding Big 4 Scout Camp
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 Home
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.
Flooding of the Souris River
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.
Souris River Flooding
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.
Souris River Flooding
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.
Dried Fish, O.C. Fisher Lake, Texas
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.
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.
O.C. Fisher Lake Drought, Texas
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.
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.
Flooding near Sherwood, 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.
Souris River Flooding
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.
O.C. Fisher Lake Drought, Texas
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.
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.
Flint River at Downtown Albany
Flint River at Downtown Albany.
Flint River Below Georgia Power Dam
Flint River Below Georgia Power Dam.
Flint River Below Georgia Power Dam.
Souris River Flooding
The Souris River flooding landscape near Sherwood, ND.
The Souris River flooding landscape near Sherwood, ND.
USGS Gage 10342900 Independence Lake near Truckee, CA
Spillway Gates
The spillway gates at Garrison Dam, ND.
The spillway gates at Garrison Dam, ND.
Spillway
Water being released from spillway at Garrison Dam between Riverdale and Pick City, North Dakota.
Water being released from spillway at Garrison Dam between Riverdale and Pick City, North Dakota.
Garrison Dam
The Garrison Dam on June 19, 2011.
The Garrison Dam on June 19, 2011.
Garrison Dam Spillway
Water being released from all 28 spillway gates at Garrison Dam between Riverdale and Pick City, North Dakota.
Water being released from all 28 spillway gates at Garrison Dam between Riverdale and Pick City, North Dakota.
The Spillway
Water flowing down the spillway at Garrison Dam between Riverdale and Pick City, North Dakota.
Water flowing down the spillway at Garrison Dam between Riverdale and Pick City, North Dakota.
Spillway at Garrison Dam
Water being released from spillway at Garrison Dam between Riverdale and Pick City, North Dakota.
Water being released from spillway at Garrison Dam between Riverdale and Pick City, North Dakota.