Rivers.run - River Levels

Rivers.run - River Levels

River Levels, Maps & Forecasts

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Access real-time river data including water levels, temperature, and skill level estimates. Discover nearby rivers using GPS, search by various criteria, and utilize interactive maps for navigation. Includes weather overlays for rain tracking.

Water levels and temperature
Crowdsourced skill level estimates
GPS river discovery
Search by water level, skill, name
Interactive river maps
Weather overlays for rain
Offline access to downloaded data
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What's New in Rivers.run

5.0.1

June 30, 2026

• External links now open in-app • Custom river lists — build and organize paddling lists by region, difficulty, or trip plan • New bottom navigation bar for quick access to Map, Search, Lists, and Settings • Significantly smaller app size — faster downloads and less storage • Maps and flow graphs load faster and cache more reliably for offline use • Better flow notification delivery • Fixed river detail pages loading from shared links • Data export now includes all your saved rivers

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User reviews

Great resource

This app just gets better every year 👍

What happened to all the rivers in Washington Statr?

This app used to be fantastic, but now it doesn’t appear to recognize ANY of the significant rivers in Washington state and appears to be similarly blind to Oregon rivers.

What happened?

Dead

No longer works. Been weeks.

Response from developer

The v4 update just released should fix things up - let me know (email preferred) if you experience issues.

What happened???

I used this app daily for a few years and now it’s completely useless. Please make some updates to revive this! It was the best and easiest way to check the river everyday.

Response from developer

The v4 update just released should fix things up - let me know (email preferred) if you experience issues.

Sadly - now seems dead Excellent FISHING (esp trout) app: convenient USGS stream info at the ready

Update: sadly, now seems dead. I hope it will be revived.

This free app is the simplest, cleanest and quickest way to check USGS stream data: flow, temperature, precipitation, whatever the stream gauges collect. The interface isn’t the most intuitive, but after a few minutes use it’s a snap. Excellent.

I hope the developer will allow higher resolution maps for offline usage, as modern devices have plenty of storage to accommodate that data.
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Response from developer

The v4 update just released should fix things up - let me know (email preferred) if you experience issues. The offline map resolutions can be increased in settings, and I've increased the maximum resolution substantially. The current storage format used for the offline maps is inefficient at higher resolutions, and I'll have to look into swapping that out before I can enlarge things any further.

FAQ

What information does rivers.run provide?

rivers.run provides comprehensive river data including water levels, water temperature, and crowdsourced skill level estimates. It utilizes data from over 12,000 gauges to give you a clear understanding of river conditions for paddling.

How can I find rivers near me with rivers.run?

You can easily find rivers near your current location using the GPS coordinates feature within rivers.run. The app also allows you to search for rivers by name, water levels, skill rating, and user-provided tags.

Does rivers.run work offline?

Yes, rivers.run does work offline. However, you need to connect to the internet at least once to download the river information. Attempting to use the app offline before downloading data may cause a launch screen freeze.

Where does rivers.run get its river flow data?

River flow levels are primarily sourced from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Weather Service (NWS), as well as the Meteorological Service of Canada. Additional data sources are planned for future updates.

Can I contribute to rivers.run?

Yes, rivers.run is crowdsourced, and you can help improve it. If a river is missing information or has issues, you can find directions on how to contribute by visiting the FAQ page within the app.

What devices is rivers.run available on?

rivers.run is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to provide river information across these Apple devices.

How often is rivers.run updated?

The latest version of rivers.run is 3.0, and it was last updated on October 8, 2024. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements for the application.

Does rivers.run have ads?

No, rivers.run does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads, providing an uninterrupted experience for users.