Hydrology Education

Life-Threatening Flash Flooding in South Central Texas; Heat Continues from the Northern Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Life-threatening and locally catastrophic flash and urban flooding is expected across portions of south-central Texas through early Friday, with significant river flooding and rapid rises on small streams, arroyos, and typically dry washes expected. A significant heat wave continues for the Rockies, Northern Plains, and Great Lakes into the Mid-Atlantic, peaking in intensity through midweek. Read More >

Hydrology Education

Curious how hydrologists track rainfall patterns or monitor river levels? Want to learn more about what goes into river forecasts?

Hydrology is a complex science overlapping with many other sciences such as meteorology, geology, agronomy, and geography. Accurate river forecasts can't be made without accurate weather forecasts, for example. Learn more about the basics of hydrology such as the water cycle, monitoring current conditions, forecasting, and human impacts on hydrology, below.