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Best Local River Flows Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know RiverApp, this is the deeper bench. 247+ local river flows apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Local River Flows Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1RiverApp - River levelsRiverApp - River levelsFree4.8★ (4.8K)NoYesAug 2026
2Rivercast: River Levels USARivercast: River Levels USAFree4.7★ (11K)YesYesAug 2026
3Local River FlowsLocal River Flows$1.994.8★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
4River ReportsRiver ReportsFree4.4★ (13)NoNoMay 2026
5River Levels & FlowsRiver Levels & Flows$2.994.6★ (2.6K)NoNoAug 2026
6FlyFishFinder: Fly Fishing AppFlyFishFinder: Fly Fishing AppFree4.8★ (56)NoYesJul 2026
7Mizube Go!Mizube Go!Free—NoNoMay 2026
8American River RentalsAmerican River RentalsFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Local River Flows

RiverApp - River levels#1

RiverApp - River levels by Florian Bessiere

Real-time river conditions
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(4.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#66in Weather
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Access real-time water levels, flows, and temperatures for rivers worldwide. Ideal for sports enthusiasts and professionals, it offers detailed maps, navigability information, and customizable alerts for over 40,000 hydrometric stations.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of rivers
  • 📊 Useful data and visualizations
  • 🔔 Helpful alerts and notifications

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccurate or outdated information
  • 🔍 Missing some important river gauges
  • 💬 Lack of communication from developers
Rivercast: River Levels USA#2

Rivercast: River Levels USA by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

NOAA Forecasts & Flood Alerts
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#96in Weather
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Monitor river levels, flow rates, and flood warnings with real-time data and forecasts. Get custom alerts for your favorite waterways and visualize trends with interactive graphs. Essential for anyone living, working, or recreating near water.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Helpful for monitoring river levels
  • 👍 Useful for fishing and boating

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Data not always up-to-date
  • 🔒 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔒 Can't view more than 30 hours of data without premium
Local River Flows#3

Local River Flows by Edward Mitchell

River Conditions - US Only
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8(4 ratings)
$1.99
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Access real-time river flow and depth data from USGS stream gauges across the US. View 7-day trends to understand recent river behavior, conditions, and upstream releases. Always prioritize personal safety and environmental awareness.

More Local River Flows apps to explore

4
River Reports
River Reports
River Reports
Real-time river flows
Free

Access real-time and historical river flow data for hundreds of locations in the American West. This app simplifies finding crucial information for outdoor activities like float trips or checking local creek conditions, consolidating data from various government sources.

Real-time river flowsHistorical river flow dataWeather conditions
☀️ Weather
(13)
free
5
River Levels & Flows
River Levels & Flows
River Levels & Flows
USGS River Levels & Flows
$2.99

Access real-time USGS and AHPS river level and flow data. Receive push notifications for flood status and view weather prediction charts for significant river flood outlooks and precipitation forecasts.

USGS/AHPS river levels and flowsFlood status push notificationsWeather Prediction Center charts
☀️ Weather
(2.6K)
free
6
FlyFishFinder: Fly Fishing App
FlyFishFinder: Fly Fishing App
FlyFishFinder: Fly Fishing App
Trout Maps, Fish Spots, Access
Free

Discover new fishing locations with detailed maps of rivers, streams, and public access points. Access real-time river data, weather forecasts, and fishing regulations to plan your next outing. Connect with a community of anglers for tips and local insights.

Interactive fishing maps with 225k+ rivers55k+ classified trout streams350k+ public access points
⚽ Sports
(56)
free with in-app purchases
7
Mizube Go!
Mizube Go!
Mizube Go!
by Nihon Suido Consultants Co.,Ltd.
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
American River Rentals
American River Rentals
American River Rentals
by USA Web Development, LLC
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
9
River Flows
River Flows
River Flows
by Bluebridge Churches LLC
Free

Connect with the River of Life community. Engage in discussions, share updates, and stay informed about church events and activities. A dedicated space for members to foster relationships and spiritual growth.

Connect with communityEngage in discussionsShare updates
🌟 Lifestyle
(5)
free
10
River People: Whitewater
River People: Whitewater
River People: Whitewater
by Domenic Bentz
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
11
Big River Watch
Big River Watch
Big River Watch
Fight for better rivers
Free

Participate in citizen science by observing your local river and reporting on wildlife, water quality, and pollution. Your submissions contribute to a valuable dataset supporting river restoration efforts across the UK and Ireland. The app includes identification guides for wildlife and pollution.

Citizen science river surveysRecord wildlife and pollutionUpload river photographs
📚 Education
(0)
free
12
KayakLog: River Logbook
KayakLog: River Logbook
KayakLog: River Logbook
Your kayak logbook
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
13
FlowRate
FlowRate
FlowRate
River flow for adventurers
$0.99

This app provides real-time river conditions and forecasts for New Zealand adventurers. Plan your whitewater kayaking, rafting, fishing, or jetboating trips with confidence using live data on river levels, rainfall, and dam releases.

Interactive map of NZ riversLive river flow rates24-hour flow rate change tracking
⚽ Sports
(0)
paid
14
River Rat
River Rat
River Rat
Know the river before you go
Free
$4.99 | 100% OFF
⚽ Sports
(0)
15
QGIS Learning App
QGIS Learning App
QGIS Learning App
by Codex Education Private Limited
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
Geography Spotlight
Geography Spotlight
Geography Spotlight
by Wiley
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
RiverPilot
RiverPilot
RiverPilot
River Boat Launches
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
18
iGuide Map
iGuide Map
iGuide Map
Kayaking Guidebook
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
19
Blue Liner Flows
Blue Liner Flows
Blue Liner Flows
USGS River Flow Information
Free

Access detailed USGS and NOAA river flow data, including discharge, temperature, and gauge height. Explore rivers with an interactive map, set custom tags for organization, and receive alerts for condition changes. Plan your outdoor activities with integrated weather forecasts.

River flow data (discharge, temperature, pH)Interactive map with directionsCustomizable stream tagging
☀️ Weather
(39)
free with in-app purchases
20
Tri-State Seminar, LLC
Tri-State Seminar, LLC
Tri-State Seminar, LLC
by Tri-State Seminar, LLC
Free

This app provides continuing education and professional development for water and wastewater professionals. It offers access to workshops, technical sessions, and tours, with affordable registration fees for extensive learning opportunities.

Continuing education for professionalsWorkshops and technical sessionsIndustry tours
💼 Business
(1)
free

FAQ about Local River Flows

What are the best local river flows apps for iPhone?
RiverApp - River levels tops our local river flows apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 4.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top local river flows apps we rank are free to download, including RiverApp - River levels and Rivercast: River Levels USA.
RiverApp - River levels has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ local river flows apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
RiverApp provides real-time data on water levels, river flows, and water temperatures for over 40,000 hydrometric stations globally. It also offers detailed maps of stations and whitewater sections, navigability information for courses, and allows users to report hazards.
RiverApp Premium offers historical data for water levels and flows going back several years, flow or water level forecasts at select stations, and the ability to display and compare satellite images from multiple providers on maps.