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2008 Streamflow Summary

Threatened and Recently Distcontinued Streamgages

USGS Water Watch

Map of real-time streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year (United States).

[Image: USGS map of real-time streamflow.]

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USGS Water Science Centers are located in each state.

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USGS Surface Water Information Pages

The Office of Surface Water (OSW) provides national leadership in the science of surface-water hydrology, hydraulics, and fluvial geomorphology and ensures the consistency and quality of these activities in the USGS.

Surface-Water Basics (Under Construction!)

What is surface water?
How is streamflow measured?
How do I find streamflow information?
The importance of stream gages.

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Surface-Water Issues (Coming Soon!)

Floods
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Streamflow trends

Methods & Modeling

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