RiverTrax
Live River Conditions & Alerts
About
Provides real-time river conditions, including water level, discharge, and flood stage from thousands of monitoring stations. Offers personalized alerts for ideal flow ranges and potential flood stages, with a journal feature to log river conditions.
What's New in RiverTrax
1.4
July 12, 2026
What's New in Version 1.4 This update makes finding and tracking your rivers faster and more reliable. Better Search Station search is fixed and more accurate — search by state, river, or place name and get the gauge you're looking for. Refreshed Station Data We rebuilt our station database from the latest NWS/USGS sources, adding new gauges and updating metadata across the country. The app is also noticeably smaller and quicker to install. Redesigned Journal Logging a trip or observation is cleaner now: a single focused entry screen, a new tap-to-rate star control, and visible tags so you can organize your notes your way. We also fixed a few rough edges, including an occasional "-0.00" reading and a bug that could overwrite a note after editing. Fixes & Polish Fixed the alert configuration button on the station screen Improved the shareable station card General stability and performance improvements As always, thanks for using RiverTrax. Send feedback anytime — we read all of it.
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What is RiverTrax?
RiverTrax provides live river conditions from thousands of USGS and NOAA gauges, including water level, discharge, and flood stage. It also offers personalized alerts and a journaling feature to track river events.
Is RiverTrax free to use?
Yes, RiverTrax is completely free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a seamless experience for all users.
What devices does RiverTrax support?
RiverTrax is currently available for iPhone. Future support for other devices may be considered based on user demand and development resources.
How often is RiverTrax updated?
RiverTrax was last updated on July 12, 2026, with version 1.4. The app receives regular updates to ensure data accuracy and introduce new features based on user feedback.
What age rating does RiverTrax have?
RiverTrax has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for all ages, with no mature themes or potentially concerning material.
Can I set alerts for specific river conditions with RiverTrax?
Yes, RiverTrax allows you to set customizable alerts for flood stages, specific discharge (CFS), or gauge height (feet). You can also set 'Sweet Spot' alerts for your ideal flow ranges.
Does RiverTrax require an account to use?
No, RiverTrax does not require an account to use. You can find your river, save favorites, and start using its features immediately upon downloading the app.
What kind of data does RiverTrax display?
RiverTrax displays live readings such as water level in feet, discharge in CFS, flood stage classification, and trend direction. It also shows official NWS forecasts and historical data through its charting and journaling features.