Observed arrival · 2026-11-08
Water Levels USA puts gauge readings on a national board
A public index of U.S. river and lake gauge readings, with flood-stage comparisons, river flows, and trends.
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- The page reports 9,762 gauges read within 30 days across 53 states and territories; lake elevations include labeled datums.
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The homepage groups gauges by proximity to flood stage, river flow, 24-hour rises, and lakes below typical levels, with state browsing as another route. It reports 9,762 gauges read in the last 30 days across 53 states and territories, plus 488 lake and reservoir gauges; lake elevations have labeled datums. The page says its flood thresholds come from National Weather Service stages, while displayed readings may be up to 30 days old.
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