How USGS gages are used in flood forecasting

First posted September 9, 2022 For additional information, contact: Director, New Mexico Water Science CenterU.S. Geological Survey 6700 Edith Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87113Contact Pubs Warehouse The U.S. (USGS) operates an extensive nationwide network of stream, rain, and groundwater gages. These instruments are used to monitor how much water there is across the Nation at any given moment. Stream data collected streamgages every 15 minutes, transmitted USGS servers, updated online in real time. To improve awareness current conditions possible flooding, stream combined with rain nearby National Weather Service uses forecast when flooding might occur issue flood warnings.