Federal stream gauge information knocked out in 43 states

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials say about 10 percent of a national network of 8,300 stream gauges used to measure potential flooding isn’t reporting information and workers are giving highest priority to fixing gauges where expected rainfall could cause flooding.
The U.S. Geological Survey says Friday it’s working with the National Weather Service and other agencies to determine which gauges in 43 states should get back online first.
A type of computer chip failed in 1,100 gauges