From Streamgage to Smartphone
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usgs.govFrom Streamgage to Smartphoneusgs.govAll 58 counties in California have a history of severe flood damage. This week, Watch Duty, the free app millions use to track wildfires, expanded to monitor flooding across the 50 states. It draws on several sources, including real-time USGS streamgage data, which its reporters turn into plain-language updates. The app flags when a water level becomes dangerous, so people can act fast.
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