2026-05-01

The United States Geological Survey operates over 8,000 stream gauges across the country, providing real-time data on river flow and water levels. The...

2026-04-28

Flood stages are critical thresholds that the National Weather Service uses to warn communities about impending flooding. Action stage is the level wh...

2026-04-25

Drought has profound effects on river systems that extend far below the surface. During drought, baseflow from groundwater decreases as water tables d...

2026-04-22

For whitewater enthusiasts, river flow is everything. Too little water and rocks emerge; too much and rapids become deadly. The Colorado River through...

2026-04-19

The Mississippi River has shaped American history through its floods. The Great Flood of 1927 inundated 27,000 square miles across ten states, displac...