The river receded until it was only a little stream, and when August came, even that disappeared.

By the end of January 2005, the rivers had receded enough to allow people to return to their homes.

In West Virginia, all major rivers have receded below flood stage, allowing the cleanup to begin.

The river has, however, receded since away to the north.

This river eventually receded to lower levels of the ground and is now unseen.

Behind them the river had receded slowly; ahead of them the great purple upthrust never seemed closer.

Most rivers receded yesterday in the flood-ravaged Northeast, where about 3,000 people have been forced from their homes since the flooding began last week.

More rain was forecast, even as many rivers receded Thursday.

The river receded approximately a week later.

The shell bank is best seen late in the dry season (typically April and May) when the river has receded to its lowest level.