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Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Image: Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

USGS scientist talk to ABC World News Tonight reporter Eric Huoung about streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

USGS scientist talk to ABC World News Tonight reporter Eric Huoung about streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to 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.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to 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.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

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

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

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

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to 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.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to 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.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to 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.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to 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.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for deveoping flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for deveoping flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Image: Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

A USGS scientist talks to the media about streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

A USGS scientist talks to the media about streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

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

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

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

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Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.

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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.

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Wildfire and Invasive Species Drives Increasing Size and Cost of Public Land Restoration Efforts

Wildfire and Invasive Species Drives Increasing Size and Cost of Public Land Restoration Efforts

An examination of long-term data for lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management finds that land treatments in the southwestern United States are...

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Science to Weather the Storm

Science to Weather the Storm

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, visit the USGS Hurricane Harvey page.

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USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in South-Central Texas

USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in South-Central Texas

Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista or Lynne Fahlquist. 

U.S. Geological...

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USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in South-Central Texas

USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in South-Central Texas

Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista or Lynne Fahlquist. 

U.S. Geological...

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USGS Prepares for Hurricane Harvey

USGS Prepares for Hurricane Harvey

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, visit the USGS Hurricane Harvey page.

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USGS Installs Storm-tide Sensors along Texas Coast prior to Harvey’s Arrival

USGS Installs Storm-tide Sensors along Texas Coast prior to Harvey’s Arrival

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, visit the USGS Hurricane Harvey page.

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USGS Installs Storm-tide Sensors along Texas Coast prior to Harvey’s Arrival

USGS Installs Storm-tide Sensors along Texas Coast prior to Harvey’s Arrival

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, visit the USGS Hurricane Harvey page.

St...

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USGS Releases New JavaScript Library to Create Location Search Widgets for Web Applications

USGS Releases New JavaScript Library to Create Location Search Widgets for Web Applications

The U.S. Geological Survey Search API is a custom JavaScript library useful for creating a location search widget in a webpage, typically in...

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New App Shows Aquifer Level Change and Subsidence in Relation to Groundwater Withdrawals in Houston-Galveston Area

New App Shows Aquifer Level Change and Subsidence in Relation to Groundwater Withdrawals in Houston-Galveston Area

A new interactive web application illustrates how groundwater, sediment compaction and land-elevation change are related in the Houston-Galveston...

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USGS Crews Measure Heavy Flooding in Ohio

USGS Crews Measure Heavy Flooding in Ohio

U.S. Geological Survey field crews are measuring heavy flooding in the Columbus and Newark Ohio areas, as well as the northwest part of the state.

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Guiding Rovers for Safe Mars Exploration

Guiding Rovers for Safe Mars Exploration

Billions of dollars and a decade worth of research are on the line in the instant that a spacecraft touches down on Mars. When deciding where to land...

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Human Activity Alters Streamflow Throughout Kansas

Human Activity Alters Streamflow Throughout Kansas

Human activity, such as groundwater pumping, land management, reservoir operations and urbanization, has a measurable effect on streamflows in Kansas...

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Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding
Image: USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS Scientists Prepare to Measure Historic Flooding

USGS scientists break up ice and prepare equpiment to conduct streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
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Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

USGS scientist talk to ABC World News Tonight reporter Eric Huoung about streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

USGS scientist talk to ABC World News Tonight reporter Eric Huoung about streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to 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.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to 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.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

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

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

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

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to 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.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to 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.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to 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.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists continue to 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.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for deveoping flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for deveoping flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts
Image: Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

A USGS scientist talks to the media about streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

Media Interview about USGS Flooding Efforts

A USGS scientist talks to the media about streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

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

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

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

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Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Image: Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.

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USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
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USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND
Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Image: USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS Crews Measure Historic Flooding in Fargo, ND

USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND
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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.

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Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise in Fargo, ND

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.

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Wildfire and Invasive Species Drives Increasing Size and Cost of Public Land Restoration Efforts

Wildfire and Invasive Species Drives Increasing Size and Cost of Public Land Restoration Efforts

An examination of long-term data for lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management finds that land treatments in the southwestern United States are...

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Science to Weather the Storm

Science to Weather the Storm

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, visit the USGS Hurricane Harvey page.

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USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in South-Central Texas

USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in South-Central Texas

Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista or Lynne Fahlquist. 

U.S. Geological...

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USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in South-Central Texas

USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in South-Central Texas

Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista or Lynne Fahlquist. 

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USGS Prepares for Hurricane Harvey

USGS Prepares for Hurricane Harvey

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, visit the USGS Hurricane Harvey page.

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USGS Installs Storm-tide Sensors along Texas Coast prior to Harvey’s Arrival

USGS Installs Storm-tide Sensors along Texas Coast prior to Harvey’s Arrival

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, visit the USGS Hurricane Harvey page.

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USGS Installs Storm-tide Sensors along Texas Coast prior to Harvey’s Arrival

USGS Installs Storm-tide Sensors along Texas Coast prior to Harvey’s Arrival

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, visit the USGS Hurricane Harvey page.

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USGS Releases New JavaScript Library to Create Location Search Widgets for Web Applications

USGS Releases New JavaScript Library to Create Location Search Widgets for Web Applications

The U.S. Geological Survey Search API is a custom JavaScript library useful for creating a location search widget in a webpage, typically in...

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New App Shows Aquifer Level Change and Subsidence in Relation to Groundwater Withdrawals in Houston-Galveston Area

New App Shows Aquifer Level Change and Subsidence in Relation to Groundwater Withdrawals in Houston-Galveston Area

A new interactive web application illustrates how groundwater, sediment compaction and land-elevation change are related in the Houston-Galveston...

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USGS Crews Measure Heavy Flooding in Ohio

USGS Crews Measure Heavy Flooding in Ohio

U.S. Geological Survey field crews are measuring heavy flooding in the Columbus and Newark Ohio areas, as well as the northwest part of the state.

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Guiding Rovers for Safe Mars Exploration

Guiding Rovers for Safe Mars Exploration

Billions of dollars and a decade worth of research are on the line in the instant that a spacecraft touches down on Mars. When deciding where to land...

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Human Activity Alters Streamflow Throughout Kansas

Human Activity Alters Streamflow Throughout Kansas

Human activity, such as groundwater pumping, land management, reservoir operations and urbanization, has a measurable effect on streamflows in Kansas...

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