Search and explore
Find rivers, gauges, states, and source records through public RiverStat.us API routes.
A clearer public view of river conditions
RiverStat.us helps people find public river and gauge readings and understand when each value was observed, fetched, and linked back to official sources.
What the app does
Source freshness
Freshness explains when data was observed and ingested so stale or unavailable values are visible.
Forecast context
Forecasts and flood stages are shown only when official source data provides usable context.
Official guidance first
RiverStat.us is independent and does not replace official websites, local officials, or emergency channels.
What RiverStat.us is for
Quick public discovery, source provenance, and plain-language context for river conditions.
What it is not
It is not emergency guidance, navigation advice, recreation safety guidance, or a substitute for official alerts.
Public-source trust model
Official source first
Values are shown as source-backed records with agency identity preserved.
Freshness is explicit
Observed and fetched times are visible so stale data is not hidden.
Routes stay linkable
States, rivers, gauges, sources, and methodology pages expose stable links.
Feedback improves coverage
Missing, stale, or confusing records should be checked against the upstream agency first, then reported with the source and site ID.