The Souris River downstream of the Sherwood, ND gage.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
View current flooding conditions
Access streamflow, precipitation, rate of change, NWS weather and flood stage, and more in the new National Water Dashboard
Access streamflow, precipitation, rate of change, NWS weather and flood stage, and more in the new National Water Dashboard
Flood Event Viewer
Access information and data associated with short-term, storm-event-based collection efforts
Access information and data associated with short-term, storm-event-based collection efforts
Visualize flooding
Interactive data visualizations for flooding related to hurricanes and flood events, quarterly streamflow summaries, and more
Interactive data visualizations for flooding related to hurricanes and flood events, quarterly streamflow summaries, and more
The USGS collects flood data and conducts targeted flood science to help Federal, State, and local agencies, decision makers, and the public before, during, and after a flood. Our efforts provide situational awareness, drive predictive models, inform infrastructure design and operation, undergird floodplain mapping, assist flood constituent/load quantification, and facilitate flood impact assessments.
Use this website to discover real-time and historic flood data and scientific investigations, and learn how we collect data while addressing logistical and technical challenges.
USGS Flood Current Conditions and Notifications
The USGS offers multiple products that allow our stakeholders and the public to be notified of high-flow conditions and USGS flood response activities:
- National Water Dashboard: Access current flood and high-flow conditions, along with other streamflow information
- Regional and Local Flood Alerts: View current and historical alerts of flooding and response activities; subscribe to RSS feeds
- WaterAlert: The WaterAlert service provides notifications to your email or phone for changes in water conditions based on thresholds you choose.
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Other USGS Flood Resources
Flood Resources from our Partners
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National Weather Service River Observations and Forecast
National Weather Service Riverwatch: Mississippi River Basin Forecasts
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Souris River Flooding
The Souris River downstream of the Sherwood, ND gage.
Photo taken by USGS personnel on a Civil Air Patrol flight.
USGS Measures Flooding Near Bonnet Carre Spillway
USGS scientists take streamflow and water quality measurements downstream of the Bonnet Carre Spillway near Norco, La. The Army Corps of Engineers uses USGS streamflow data to help them manage flood control structures.
USGS scientists take streamflow and water quality measurements downstream of the Bonnet Carre Spillway near Norco, La. The Army Corps of Engineers uses USGS streamflow data to help them manage flood control structures.
Black River Flooding
USGS employee Tedd Wallace taking flow measurments with a teathered boat on the Black River at Black Rock, AR. Waters reached 16 feet above floodstage.
USGS employee Tedd Wallace taking flow measurments with a teathered boat on the Black River at Black Rock, AR. Waters reached 16 feet above floodstage.
Water Flowing Under the Bridge
James River above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal, North Dakota on April 13. James River had a streamflow of 6,550 cubic feet per second and stage of 13.84 feet.
James River above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal, North Dakota on April 13. James River had a streamflow of 6,550 cubic feet per second and stage of 13.84 feet.
Flooding of James River above Arrowwood Lake
James River above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal, North Dakota flooding on April 13. James River had a streamflow of 6,550 cubic feet per second and stage of 13.84 feet.
James River above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal, North Dakota flooding on April 13. James River had a streamflow of 6,550 cubic feet per second and stage of 13.84 feet.
Sorlie Bridge Flooded
Looking at the Sorlie Bridge at Grand Forks, ND from downstream.
Looking at the Sorlie Bridge at Grand Forks, ND from downstream.
Flowtracker measurement during flooding in Ithaca, NY
Flowtracker measurement during flooding in Ithaca, NYUSGS NYWSC staffer making flowtracker measurement ona flooded street in Ithaca, NY
Flowtracker measurement during flooding in Ithaca, NY
Flowtracker measurement during flooding in Ithaca, NYUSGS NYWSC staffer making flowtracker measurement ona flooded street in Ithaca, NY
Debris from Flooding
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)
1997 Flooding in Grand Forks
Burned-out buildings in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Burned-out buildings in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Flooding in Grand Forks, North Dakota in 1997
Flood waters inundated Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota.The picture is looking west to Grand Forks, North Dakota and the USGS gage house is the small white square in the center of the picture.
Flood waters inundated Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota.The picture is looking west to Grand Forks, North Dakota and the USGS gage house is the small white square in the center of the picture.
The USGS collects flood data and conducts targeted flood science to help Federal, State, and local agencies, decision makers, and the public before, during, and after a flood. Our efforts provide situational awareness, drive predictive models, inform infrastructure design and operation, undergird floodplain mapping, assist flood constituent/load quantification, and facilitate flood impact assessments.
Use this website to discover real-time and historic flood data and scientific investigations, and learn how we collect data while addressing logistical and technical challenges.
USGS Flood Current Conditions and Notifications
The USGS offers multiple products that allow our stakeholders and the public to be notified of high-flow conditions and USGS flood response activities:
- National Water Dashboard: Access current flood and high-flow conditions, along with other streamflow information
- Regional and Local Flood Alerts: View current and historical alerts of flooding and response activities; subscribe to RSS feeds
- WaterAlert: The WaterAlert service provides notifications to your email or phone for changes in water conditions based on thresholds you choose.
Media
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
Other USGS Flood Resources
Flood Resources from our Partners
Media
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
National Weather Service River Observations and Forecast
National Weather Service Riverwatch: Mississippi River Basin Forecasts
Filter Total Items: 52
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.
USGS Measures Flooding Near Bonnet Carre Spillway
USGS scientists take streamflow and water quality measurements downstream of the Bonnet Carre Spillway near Norco, La. The Army Corps of Engineers uses USGS streamflow data to help them manage flood control structures.
USGS scientists take streamflow and water quality measurements downstream of the Bonnet Carre Spillway near Norco, La. The Army Corps of Engineers uses USGS streamflow data to help them manage flood control structures.
Black River Flooding
USGS employee Tedd Wallace taking flow measurments with a teathered boat on the Black River at Black Rock, AR. Waters reached 16 feet above floodstage.
USGS employee Tedd Wallace taking flow measurments with a teathered boat on the Black River at Black Rock, AR. Waters reached 16 feet above floodstage.
Water Flowing Under the Bridge
James River above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal, North Dakota on April 13. James River had a streamflow of 6,550 cubic feet per second and stage of 13.84 feet.
James River above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal, North Dakota on April 13. James River had a streamflow of 6,550 cubic feet per second and stage of 13.84 feet.
Flooding of James River above Arrowwood Lake
James River above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal, North Dakota flooding on April 13. James River had a streamflow of 6,550 cubic feet per second and stage of 13.84 feet.
James River above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal, North Dakota flooding on April 13. James River had a streamflow of 6,550 cubic feet per second and stage of 13.84 feet.
Sorlie Bridge Flooded
Looking at the Sorlie Bridge at Grand Forks, ND from downstream.
Looking at the Sorlie Bridge at Grand Forks, ND from downstream.
Flowtracker measurement during flooding in Ithaca, NY
Flowtracker measurement during flooding in Ithaca, NYUSGS NYWSC staffer making flowtracker measurement ona flooded street in Ithaca, NY
Flowtracker measurement during flooding in Ithaca, NY
Flowtracker measurement during flooding in Ithaca, NYUSGS NYWSC staffer making flowtracker measurement ona flooded street in Ithaca, NY
Debris from Flooding
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)
1997 Flooding in Grand Forks
Burned-out buildings in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Burned-out buildings in downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Flooding in Grand Forks, North Dakota in 1997
Flood waters inundated Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota.The picture is looking west to Grand Forks, North Dakota and the USGS gage house is the small white square in the center of the picture.
Flood waters inundated Grand Forks, North Dakota and East Grand Forks, Minnesota.The picture is looking west to Grand Forks, North Dakota and the USGS gage house is the small white square in the center of the picture.