March 2025 Before Flooding in the US

This Landsat 8 image shows an area of the east central portion of the United States on March 22, 2025. The muted hues of tan pocked with some green areas indicate vegetation awakening from winter dormancy, and the reservoirs and waterways are well within their banks. 

This all changed when powerful storms containing heavy rains caused major flooding to the area in early April. When looking at an image acquired 16 days later on April 7^th, the vegetation greenness — and the deluge of water — can be seen in vibrant striking hues. 

View the April 7, 2025 image of flooding

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