Live river levels & flood status near you
Live USGS streamgauges & NWS flood stages · refreshed every 15 min
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How to check river levels near you
- Set your location. Enter a ZIP code above, or tap “Use my location”. Without either, we estimate your area from your connection so there is always something on screen.
- Scan the nearby gauges. Every US Geological Survey streamgauge within range is listed closest first, colour-coded by flood status and showing when it last reported.
- Open one for detail. Each gauge page shows the current water level, that gauge’s official National Weather Service flood stage, the forecast where one exists, recent history, and how its flow compares with normal.
What the flood status means
A river is only “flooding” relative to its own gauge. We compare each live reading with the flood thresholds the National Weather Service publishes for that specific location, then say so in plain English rather than leaving you to interpret a hydrograph. If you are new to the numbers, start with what does flood stage mean or how to read a river gauge. To see whether a river is running high or low for the season rather than flooding, use the streamflow conditions map.
Common questions
How do I check river levels near me?
Enter your ZIP code or allow location access on this page. IsItFlooding lists every USGS streamgauge near you, closest first, with its current water level and whether it is above its National Weather Service flood stage. Readings refresh every 15 minutes.
Is it flooding near me right now?
Set your location above and each nearby gauge shows a plain-English status: no flooding, near flood stage, or minor, moderate, or major flooding. The status compares that gauge's live reading with the flood thresholds published for that exact location.
How do I find the nearest river gauge?
The list on this page is ordered by distance from your location, so the first entry is the closest gauge. You can widen or narrow the search radius, or browse by state, river, or town to find a specific gauge.
How current are the river levels?
IsItFlooding polls USGS every 15 minutes, but each gauge transmits on its own schedule — commonly every 15 to 60 minutes. Every reading is labelled with how long ago it was measured, so a stale or offline sensor is obvious.
Which areas are covered?
All 48 contiguous US states, covering more than 14,000 USGS streamgauges. Alaska and Hawaii are not yet included. Gauges without a published National Weather Service flood stage still show water level and flow.