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Understanding river gauges and their measurement tools
The article explains manual and automated river level gauges. It describes wire weight boxes, staff gauges, radar gauges, and pressure transducers, plus how data are collected by agencies like NOAA USGS and the Iowa Flood Center. It notes challenges from damage, erosion, and changing river beds.
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U.S. Geological Survey House
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U.S. Geological Survey
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Army Corps of Engineers
Iowa Flood Center
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