Idaho Water Science Center

See What's Up Upstream

The U.S. Geological Survey maintains a nationwide network of streamgages providing current river flows, water levels, and other information. We make all of this data available right here on your screen so you can stay informed, stay safe, and enjoy the benefits of Idaho's water resources. Learn how to use these tools >

WaterWatch: Current streamflow conditions for the nation
WaterWatch: Current streamflow conditions in Idaho
Illustration of streamgage
Explanation of WaterWatch color scale.

Without 30 years of data, these long-term comparisons aren't possible.

Discover what else is available on the the WaterWatch streamflow map>

Current drought or low streamflow conditions for the nation.

No, but we start tracking dry spells after seven days of regional low streamflow.

How dry was last week?

How about last month?

Current floods or high streamflow conditions for the nation.

...but they rely on our streamgages to make the final call.

Is there still high water in Idaho?

Are there floods forecasted in the northwest?

Animated streamflow: May 1-May 15, 2012

< See how streamflow changed during the first 15 days in May.

What will you build with the WaterWatch Toolkit?

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