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Webcams

The USGS maintains a variety of webcams across the U.S. These webcams provide valuable research information and data to the USGS scientists, the National Weather Service, emergency managers, and area residents to evaluate near, real-time conditions during natural hazard events (most webcams refresh every 5 - 20 minutes).

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Lake Champlain at Port Henry, NY
Lake Champlain at Port Henry, NY
Lake Champlain at Port Henry, NY

PLEASE NOTE: During winter months, ice and snow can affect the picture quality. The camera is cleaned as often as it is safe to do so.

Lake Champlain at Port Henry, NY (04294413)

PLEASE NOTE: During winter months, ice and snow can affect the picture quality. The camera is cleaned as often as it is safe to do so.

Lake Champlain at Port Henry, NY (04294413)

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Reynolds Channel at Point Lookout, NY
Reynolds Channel at Point Lookout, NY
Reynolds Channel at Point Lookout, NY

Latest webcam image of Reynolds Channel (01310740).

Image timestamp is in Eastern Standard Time.
Webcam is located on tower at USGS gaging station, looking west-northwest toward Loop Parkway Bridge.

Latest webcam image of Reynolds Channel (01310740).

Image timestamp is in Eastern Standard Time.
Webcam is located on tower at USGS gaging station, looking west-northwest toward Loop Parkway Bridge.

View of a sandy beach with gentle waves, amusement park, and pier.
Santa Cruz Cowells Beach
Santa Cruz Cowells Beach
Santa Cruz Cowells Beach

Video camera snapshot at Cowells Beach in Santa Cruz, California, looking southward. Learn more about the cameras and how we're using them to study coastal change.

View of a sandy beach with gentle waves.
Santa Cruz Cowells Beach, Time-Averaged
Santa Cruz Cowells Beach, Time-Averaged
View of a sandy beach with gentle waves.
Santa Cruz Main Beach, Time-Averaged
Santa Cruz Main Beach, Time-Averaged
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Allegheny River at Franklin, PA (03025500)
Allegheny River at Franklin, PA (03025500)
Allegheny River at Franklin, PA (03025500)

The latest view from the camera at Allegheny River at Franklin, PA (03025500). Visit webcam for more details.

Latest image from Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal below the bridge
Lake Moultrie Canal at Moncks Corner, SC (02172002)
Lake Moultrie Canal at Moncks Corner, SC (02172002)
Lake Moultrie Canal at Moncks Corner, SC (02172002)

We have installed a webcam at the Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal at Moncks Corner, SC to allow you to view, in real time, the current river-stage conditions.

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center - South Carolina will take control of the camera.

We have installed a webcam at the Lake Moultrie Tailrace Canal at Moncks Corner, SC to allow you to view, in real time, the current river-stage conditions.

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center - South Carolina will take control of the camera.

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Oil Creek at Rouseville, PA (03020500)
Oil Creek at Rouseville, PA (03020500)
Oil Creek at Rouseville, PA (03020500)

The latest view from Oil Creek at Rouseville, PA (03020500). View the webcam for more details.

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Richelieu River (Lake Champlain) at Rouses Point, NY
Richelieu River (Lake Champlain) at Rouses Point, NY
Richelieu River (Lake Champlain) at Rouses Point, NY

Richelieu River (Lake Champlain) at Rouses Point, NY from USGS gaging station (04295000)

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Susquehanna River at Towanda, PA (01531500)
Susquehanna River at Towanda, PA (01531500)
Susquehanna River at Towanda, PA (01531500)

A view of the latest image of the Susquehanna River at Towanda, PA (01531500). Visit webcam for more details.

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West Branch Susquehanna River at Lewisburg, PA (01553500)
West Branch Susquehanna River at Lewisburg, PA (01553500)
West Branch Susquehanna River at Lewisburg, PA (01553500)

View of the latest image from the West Branch Susquehanna River at Lewisburg, PA (01553500). View webcam for more details.

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[M2cam] The Middle Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
[M2cam] The Middle Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
[M2cam] The Middle Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone

This image is from a research camera positioned on a cone in Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks northeast (upslope), focusing on the middle part of the Southwest Rift Zone. The volcano's summit is at upper right.

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This image is from a research camera positioned on a cone in Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks northeast (upslope), focusing on the middle part of the Southwest Rift Zone. The volcano's summit is at upper right.

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[M3cam] The Upper Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
[M3cam] The Upper Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone
[M3cam] The Upper Part of Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone

This image is from a research camera positioned on a cone in Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks northeast (upslope), focusing on the upper part of the Southwest Rift Zone. The upper flank of Mauna Loa forms the skyline.

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This image is from a research camera positioned on a cone in Mauna Loa's Southwest Rift Zone in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks northeast (upslope), focusing on the upper part of the Southwest Rift Zone. The upper flank of Mauna Loa forms the skyline.

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View of the river with bridge in the background crossing left to right
Pee Dee River near Florence (Upstream, 02130810)
Pee Dee River near Florence (Upstream, 02130810)
Pee Dee River near Florence (Upstream, 02130810)

We have installed a webcam at Peedee River near Florence to allow you to view (in real time) the current conditions.

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center - South Carolina will take control of the camera.

Camera is sponsored by the SC Department of Transportation.

We have installed a webcam at Peedee River near Florence to allow you to view (in real time) the current conditions.

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center - South Carolina will take control of the camera.

Camera is sponsored by the SC Department of Transportation.

View of the river as it goes under a street bridge near an intersection.
Rocky Branch at Whaley St., Columbia (02169506)
Rocky Branch at Whaley St., Columbia (02169506)
Rocky Branch at Whaley St., Columbia (02169506)

We have installed a webcam at the Rocky Branch at Whaley St. to allow you to view, in real time, the current river-stage conditions.

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center - South Carolina will take control of the camera.

We have installed a webcam at the Rocky Branch at Whaley St. to allow you to view, in real time, the current river-stage conditions.

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center - South Carolina will take control of the camera.

Overlooking creek, sloped rock on both sides, as it flows under a road bridge.
Rocky Creek Near Wade Hampton (021603273)
Rocky Creek Near Wade Hampton (021603273)
Rocky Creek Near Wade Hampton (021603273)

We have installed a webcam at Rocky Creek, near Wade Hampton, to allow you to view (in real time) the current river-stage conditions. 

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center - South Carolina will take control of the camera.

We have installed a webcam at Rocky Creek, near Wade Hampton, to allow you to view (in real time) the current river-stage conditions. 

During periods of flooding, the South Atlantic Water Science Center - South Carolina will take control of the camera.

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[HPcam] Lava Flow 61G from Holei Pali
[HPcam] Lava Flow 61G from Holei Pali
[HPcam] Lava Flow 61G from Holei Pali

This image is from a research camera positioned on Holei Pali, looking east towards Lava Flow 61G and Kalapana.

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[MLcam] Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera from the Northwest Rim
[MLcam] Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera from the Northwest Rim
[MLcam] Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera from the Northwest Rim

This image is from a research camera positioned on the north rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, the summit caldera of Mauna Loa volcano by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. If you look carefully around early morning or late evening, you may see a few thermal areas emitting steam. See 'Current Activity' for the latest Mauna Loa information.

This image is from a research camera positioned on the north rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, the summit caldera of Mauna Loa volcano by the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. If you look carefully around early morning or late evening, you may see a few thermal areas emitting steam. See 'Current Activity' for the latest Mauna Loa information.

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[MOcam] Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera from South Rim
[MOcam] Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera from South Rim
[MOcam] Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera from South Rim

This image is from a research camera positioned on the south rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, Mauna Loa's summit caldera, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks north, focusing on the southern part of the caldera. The 1940 cone is just right of center; the 1949 cone is on the caldera rim at left. The high point of Mauna Loa's summit is in the background.

This image is from a research camera positioned on the south rim of Mokuʻāweoweo, Mauna Loa's summit caldera, in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. The camera looks north, focusing on the southern part of the caldera. The 1940 cone is just right of center; the 1949 cone is on the caldera rim at left. The high point of Mauna Loa's summit is in the background.

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[MTcam] Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera Thermal from the Northwest Rim
[MTcam] Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera Thermal from the Northwest Rim
[MTcam] Mokuʻāweoweo Caldera Thermal from the Northwest Rim

This image is from a thermal camera located on the north rim of Mauna Loa's summit caldera. The camera was upgraded on November 8, 2023. Thermal webcams record in Centigrade, conversions to Fahrenheit are provided here for your convenience: 20°C=68°F, 40°C=104°F, 60°C=140°F, 80°C=176°F.

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This image is from a thermal camera located on the north rim of Mauna Loa's summit caldera. The camera was upgraded on November 8, 2023. Thermal webcams record in Centigrade, conversions to Fahrenheit are provided here for your convenience: 20°C=68°F, 40°C=104°F, 60°C=140°F, 80°C=176°F.

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