April-May 2013 Midwest Floods Completed
Learn more about USGS flood activities related to the April-May 2013 Midwest Floods caused by heavy rainfall and late snow-melt in six states.
Heavy rainfall (locally as much at 8 inches in some locations) fell across parts of Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana in mid-April, resulting in major flooding on several rivers. Late snow-melt in the northern midwest added to the flooding in late April and early May.
The U.S. Geological Survey responded to the flooding with field crews from Water Science Centers across the region, ensuring gages continued to operate properly and making over 600 special streamflow measurements to verify accuracy of rating curves that enable USGS to translate stage into streamflow.
State-by-State Flood Info
Illinois
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Examiner (Apr. 24): Businesses suffer from record flooding in Illinois (Video)
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CBS News Video (Apr. 24): Rivers Rise to Historic Levels along Illinois River
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
North Dakota
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Historical Flooding
September 2013 Southwest Floods
May-June 2013 Midwest Floods
Debris flows and Floods from Extreme Precipitation in September 2013, Gila National Forest, NM
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Learn more about USGS flood activities related to the April-May 2013 Midwest Floods caused by heavy rainfall and late snow-melt in six states.
Heavy rainfall (locally as much at 8 inches in some locations) fell across parts of Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana in mid-April, resulting in major flooding on several rivers. Late snow-melt in the northern midwest added to the flooding in late April and early May.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media DetailsObserved 7-day precipition from April 21, 2013 The U.S. Geological Survey responded to the flooding with field crews from Water Science Centers across the region, ensuring gages continued to operate properly and making over 600 special streamflow measurements to verify accuracy of rating curves that enable USGS to translate stage into streamflow.
State-by-State Flood Info
Illinois
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Examiner (Apr. 24): Businesses suffer from record flooding in Illinois (Video)
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CBS News Video (Apr. 24): Rivers Rise to Historic Levels along Illinois River
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
North Dakota
- Science
Below are other science projects associated with this flood event.
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...September 2013 Southwest Floods
Learn more about USGS flood activities related to the September 2013 Southwest Floods that occurred when rains brought major flooding to parts of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah.May-June 2013 Midwest Floods
Learn more about USGS flood activities related to the May-June 2013 Midwest Floods.Debris flows and Floods from Extreme Precipitation in September 2013, Gila National Forest, NM
A record-breaking rainstorm in Glenwood, New Mexico and the surrounding areas occurred in September, 2013 leading to widespread and destructive flooding and debris flows, including watersheds burned the previous year by the Whitewater-Baldy Complex wildfire. In the area of the Whitewater-Baldy burn scar, a highway was overtopped by flash flooding on Whitewater Creek. Many side canyon tributaries... - Partners