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Science and Products
Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs)
Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs) are fully-functional streamgages designed to be deployed quickly and temporarily to measure and transmit stream stage data in emergency situations.
USGS Flood Information
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...
Surge, Wave, and Tide Hydrodynamics (SWaTH) Network
During large coastal storms, the storm surge and waves are the main cause of destruction and landscape change, transporting saline water, sediment, and debris inland. The USGS, in collaboration with stakeholders, has constructed a national Surge, Wave, and Tide Hydrodynamics (SWaTH) Network for the Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, and Central Pacific. SWaTH monitors and documents the height, extent, and...
Providing Major Storm and Short-Term Flood Event Data
During major storms or other short-term events, the USGS collects streamflow and additional data to help document high-water events. This data is uploaded to the Short-Term Network (STN) for long-term archival and served out to the public through the Flood Event Viewer (FEV) which provides convenient, map-based access to downloadable event-based data.
Historical Flooding
The USGS provides practical, unbiased information about the Nation's rivers and streams that is crucial in mitigating hazards associated with floods. This site provides information about the USGS activities, data, and services provided during regional high-flow events, such as hurricanes or multi-state flooding events. The USGS response to these events is typically managed by the National Flood...
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Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2016–November 30, 2017 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2016–November 30, 2017
Executive Summary A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954 (New Jersey v. New York, 347 U.S. 995), established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes the diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from certain reservoirs owned by New York City be...
Authors
Kendra Russell, William Andrews, Vincent DiFrenna, J. Norris, Robert R. Mason,
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2015 - November 30, 2016 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2015 - November 30, 2016
Executive Summary A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954 (New Jersey v. New York, 347 U.S. 995), established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes the diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from reservoirs owned by New York City to be made...
Authors
Kendra Russell, William Andrews, Vincent DiFrenna, J. Norris, Mason
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2014–November 30, 2015 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2014–November 30, 2015
Executive Summary A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954 (New Jersey v. New York, 347 U.S. 995), established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes the diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from specific reservoirs owned by New York City be...
Authors
Kendra Russell, William Andrews, Vincent DiFrenna, J. Norris, Robert R. Mason,
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2013–November 30, 2014 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2013–November 30, 2014
Executive Summary A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954 (New Jersey v. New York, 347 U.S. 995), established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes the diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from specific reservoirs owned by New York City to...
Authors
Kendra Russell, William Andrews, Vincent J. DiFrenna, J. Michael Norris, Mason
A conceptual workflow for projecting future riverine and coastal flood hazards to support the federal flood risk management standard A conceptual workflow for projecting future riverine and coastal flood hazards to support the federal flood risk management standard
In 2021, the reinstatement of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) required federally funded projects to recognize potential increases in flood hazards over their service lives due to climate change or local anthropogenic perturbations. Recognizing that the state of the science had advanced since the implementation guidelines for this standard were published in 2015 (WRC...
Authors
Jory Hecht, Douglas Marcy, Jacquelyn Overbeck, Lauren Schmied, Faith Fitzpatrick, Nicole Kinsman, Maria Honeycutt, Mason, Joseph Krolak, William Veatch, Julia Prokopec, Harvie Pollard, Allen Gellis, Daniel Sharar-Salgado, Edward Clark, Christopher Weaver
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2012–November 30, 2013 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2012–November 30, 2013
A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954, established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from certain reservoirs, owned by New York City, to be made under the supervision and direction of the River...
Authors
Vincent DiFrenna, William Andrews, Kendra Russell, J. Michael Norris, Mason
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2011–November 30, 2012 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2011–November 30, 2012
A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954, established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from certain reservoirs, owned by New York City, to be made under the supervision and direction of the River...
Authors
Vincent J. DiFrenna, William Andrews, Kendra Russell, J. Norris, Mason
U.S. Geological Survey wildland fire science strategic plan, 2021–26 U.S. Geological Survey wildland fire science strategic plan, 2021–26
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Wildland Fire Science Strategic Plan defines critical, core fire science capabilities for understanding fire-related and fire-responsive earth system processes and patterns, and informing management decision making. Developed by USGS fire scientists and executive leadership, and informed by conversations with external stakeholders, the Strategic Plan is...
Authors
Paul Steblein, Rachel Loehman, Mark Miller, Joseph Holomuzki, Suzanna Soileau, Matthew Brooks, Mia Drane-Maury, Hannah Hamilton, Jason Kean, Jon Keeley, Mason, Alexa McKerrow, James Meldrum, Edmund Molder, Sheila Murphy, Birgit Peterson, Geoffrey Plumlee, Douglas Shinneman, Phillip van Mantgem, Alison York
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Natural Hazards Mission Area, Science Synthesis, Analysis, and Research Program, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Alaska Science Center, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Geologic Hazards Science Center, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), Wildland Fire Science
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2010–November 30, 2011 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2010–November 30, 2011
A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954, established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from certain reservoirs, owned by New York City, to be made under the supervision and direction of the River...
Authors
Vincent J. DiFrenna, William Andrews, Kendra Russell, J. Michael Norris, Robert R. Mason,
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2009–November 30, 2010 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2009–November 30, 2010
A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954, established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from certain reservoirs, owned by New York City, to be made under the supervision and direction of the River...
Authors
Kendra Russell, Darwin Ockerman, Bruce Krejmas, Gary Paulachok, Robert R. Mason,
Evaluation of recommended revisions to Bulletin 17B Evaluation of recommended revisions to Bulletin 17B
For the past 36 years, Bulletin 17B, published by the Interagency Committee on Water Data in 1982, has guided flood-frequency analyses in the United States. During this period, much has been learned about both hydrology and statistical methods. In keeping with the tradition of periodically updating the Bulletin 17B guidelines in light of advances in our understanding and methods, the...
Authors
Timothy A. Cohn, Nancy A. Barth, John England, Beth Faber, Robert R. Mason,, Jery R. Stedinger
A comparison of methods for streamflow uncertainty estimation A comparison of methods for streamflow uncertainty estimation
Streamflow time series are commonly derived from stage‐discharge rating curves, but the uncertainty of the rating curve and resulting streamflow series are poorly understood. While different methods to quantify uncertainty in the stage‐discharge relationship exist, there is limited understanding of how uncertainty estimates differ between methods due to different assumptions and...
Authors
Julie Kiang, Christopher Gazoorian, Hillary McMillan, Gemma Coxon, Jerome Le Coz, Ida Westerberg, Arnaud Belleville, Damien Sevrez, Anna Sikorska, Asgeir Petersen-Overleir, Trond Reitan, Jim Freer, Benjamin Renard, Valentin Mansanarez, Robert R. Mason,
Science and Products
Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs)
Rapid Deployment Gages (RDGs) are fully-functional streamgages designed to be deployed quickly and temporarily to measure and transmit stream stage data in emergency situations.
USGS Flood Information
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...
Surge, Wave, and Tide Hydrodynamics (SWaTH) Network
During large coastal storms, the storm surge and waves are the main cause of destruction and landscape change, transporting saline water, sediment, and debris inland. The USGS, in collaboration with stakeholders, has constructed a national Surge, Wave, and Tide Hydrodynamics (SWaTH) Network for the Atlantic, Eastern Pacific, and Central Pacific. SWaTH monitors and documents the height, extent, and...
Providing Major Storm and Short-Term Flood Event Data
During major storms or other short-term events, the USGS collects streamflow and additional data to help document high-water events. This data is uploaded to the Short-Term Network (STN) for long-term archival and served out to the public through the Flood Event Viewer (FEV) which provides convenient, map-based access to downloadable event-based data.
Historical Flooding
The USGS provides practical, unbiased information about the Nation's rivers and streams that is crucial in mitigating hazards associated with floods. This site provides information about the USGS activities, data, and services provided during regional high-flow events, such as hurricanes or multi-state flooding events. The USGS response to these events is typically managed by the National Flood...
Filter Total Items: 51
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2016–November 30, 2017 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2016–November 30, 2017
Executive Summary A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954 (New Jersey v. New York, 347 U.S. 995), established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes the diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from certain reservoirs owned by New York City be...
Authors
Kendra Russell, William Andrews, Vincent DiFrenna, J. Norris, Robert R. Mason,
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2015 - November 30, 2016 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2015 - November 30, 2016
Executive Summary A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954 (New Jersey v. New York, 347 U.S. 995), established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes the diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from reservoirs owned by New York City to be made...
Authors
Kendra Russell, William Andrews, Vincent DiFrenna, J. Norris, Mason
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2014–November 30, 2015 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2014–November 30, 2015
Executive Summary A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954 (New Jersey v. New York, 347 U.S. 995), established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes the diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from specific reservoirs owned by New York City be...
Authors
Kendra Russell, William Andrews, Vincent DiFrenna, J. Norris, Robert R. Mason,
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2013–November 30, 2014 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2013–November 30, 2014
Executive Summary A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954 (New Jersey v. New York, 347 U.S. 995), established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes the diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from specific reservoirs owned by New York City to...
Authors
Kendra Russell, William Andrews, Vincent J. DiFrenna, J. Michael Norris, Mason
A conceptual workflow for projecting future riverine and coastal flood hazards to support the federal flood risk management standard A conceptual workflow for projecting future riverine and coastal flood hazards to support the federal flood risk management standard
In 2021, the reinstatement of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS) required federally funded projects to recognize potential increases in flood hazards over their service lives due to climate change or local anthropogenic perturbations. Recognizing that the state of the science had advanced since the implementation guidelines for this standard were published in 2015 (WRC...
Authors
Jory Hecht, Douglas Marcy, Jacquelyn Overbeck, Lauren Schmied, Faith Fitzpatrick, Nicole Kinsman, Maria Honeycutt, Mason, Joseph Krolak, William Veatch, Julia Prokopec, Harvie Pollard, Allen Gellis, Daniel Sharar-Salgado, Edward Clark, Christopher Weaver
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2012–November 30, 2013 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2012–November 30, 2013
A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954, established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from certain reservoirs, owned by New York City, to be made under the supervision and direction of the River...
Authors
Vincent DiFrenna, William Andrews, Kendra Russell, J. Michael Norris, Mason
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2011–November 30, 2012 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2011–November 30, 2012
A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954, established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from certain reservoirs, owned by New York City, to be made under the supervision and direction of the River...
Authors
Vincent J. DiFrenna, William Andrews, Kendra Russell, J. Norris, Mason
U.S. Geological Survey wildland fire science strategic plan, 2021–26 U.S. Geological Survey wildland fire science strategic plan, 2021–26
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Wildland Fire Science Strategic Plan defines critical, core fire science capabilities for understanding fire-related and fire-responsive earth system processes and patterns, and informing management decision making. Developed by USGS fire scientists and executive leadership, and informed by conversations with external stakeholders, the Strategic Plan is...
Authors
Paul Steblein, Rachel Loehman, Mark Miller, Joseph Holomuzki, Suzanna Soileau, Matthew Brooks, Mia Drane-Maury, Hannah Hamilton, Jason Kean, Jon Keeley, Mason, Alexa McKerrow, James Meldrum, Edmund Molder, Sheila Murphy, Birgit Peterson, Geoffrey Plumlee, Douglas Shinneman, Phillip van Mantgem, Alison York
By
Ecosystems Mission Area, Natural Hazards Mission Area, Science Synthesis, Analysis, and Research Program, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Alaska Science Center, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Fort Collins Science Center, Geologic Hazards Science Center, Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center, Western Ecological Research Center (WERC), Wildland Fire Science
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2010–November 30, 2011 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2010–November 30, 2011
A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954, established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from certain reservoirs, owned by New York City, to be made under the supervision and direction of the River...
Authors
Vincent J. DiFrenna, William Andrews, Kendra Russell, J. Michael Norris, Robert R. Mason,
Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2009–November 30, 2010 Report of the River Master of the Delaware River for the period December 1, 2009–November 30, 2010
A Decree of the Supreme Court of the United States, entered June 7, 1954, established the position of Delaware River Master within the U.S. Geological Survey. In addition, the Decree authorizes diversion of water from the Delaware River Basin and requires compensating releases from certain reservoirs, owned by New York City, to be made under the supervision and direction of the River...
Authors
Kendra Russell, Darwin Ockerman, Bruce Krejmas, Gary Paulachok, Robert R. Mason,
Evaluation of recommended revisions to Bulletin 17B Evaluation of recommended revisions to Bulletin 17B
For the past 36 years, Bulletin 17B, published by the Interagency Committee on Water Data in 1982, has guided flood-frequency analyses in the United States. During this period, much has been learned about both hydrology and statistical methods. In keeping with the tradition of periodically updating the Bulletin 17B guidelines in light of advances in our understanding and methods, the...
Authors
Timothy A. Cohn, Nancy A. Barth, John England, Beth Faber, Robert R. Mason,, Jery R. Stedinger
A comparison of methods for streamflow uncertainty estimation A comparison of methods for streamflow uncertainty estimation
Streamflow time series are commonly derived from stage‐discharge rating curves, but the uncertainty of the rating curve and resulting streamflow series are poorly understood. While different methods to quantify uncertainty in the stage‐discharge relationship exist, there is limited understanding of how uncertainty estimates differ between methods due to different assumptions and...
Authors
Julie Kiang, Christopher Gazoorian, Hillary McMillan, Gemma Coxon, Jerome Le Coz, Ida Westerberg, Arnaud Belleville, Damien Sevrez, Anna Sikorska, Asgeir Petersen-Overleir, Trond Reitan, Jim Freer, Benjamin Renard, Valentin Mansanarez, Robert R. Mason,