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Best Usgs River Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know Rivercast, this is the deeper bench. 248+ usgs river apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Usgs River Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Rivercast: River Levels USARivercast: River Levels USAFree4.7★ (11K)YesYesAug 2026
2Rivers.run - River LevelsRivers.run - River LevelsFree4.4★ (28)NoNoAug 2026
3River Levels & FlowsRiver Levels & Flows$2.994.6★ (2.6K)NoNoAug 2026
4Paddle Ways - Lets Go PaddlingPaddle Ways - Lets Go PaddlingFree4.3★ (1.3K)NoYesAug 2026
5RiverApp - River levelsRiverApp - River levelsFree4.8★ (4.8K)NoYesAug 2026
6River ReportsRiver ReportsFree4.4★ (13)NoNoMay 2026
7Blue Liner FlowsBlue Liner FlowsFree4.7★ (39)NoYesJul 2026
8Riffle: River Gauges & WeatherRiffle: River Gauges & WeatherFree4.2★ (11)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Usgs River

Rivercast: River Levels USA#1

Rivercast: River Levels USA by Juggernaut Technology, Inc.

NOAA Forecasts & Flood Alerts
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(11K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#90in 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
Rivers.run - River Levels#2

Rivers.run - River Levels by Tucker Willenborg

River Levels, Maps & Forecasts
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
4.4(28 ratings)
Free
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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.

River Levels & Flows#3

River Levels & Flows by LW Brands, LLC

USGS River Levels & Flows
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.6😐(2.6K ratings)
$2.99
#42in Weather
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Landscape mode for iPads
  • 🚀 Excellent customer support
  • 📊 Impressive data visualization
  • 🔍 Useful for monitoring river levels

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Limited gauge coverage
  • 🔢 Lack of customization options
  • 📊 Inaccurate or outdated data

More Usgs River apps to explore

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Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling
Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling
Paddle Ways - Lets Go Paddling
River & Lake Maps & Conditions
Free

Discover and plan paddling adventures with detailed maps, real-time conditions, and route information. Find launch points, campsites, and weather forecasts to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip on rivers and lakes.

Nationwide mapped rivers and lakesPublic access points and boat rampsThousands of paddling routes
🗺️ Navigation
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
5
RiverApp - River levels
RiverApp - River levels
RiverApp - River levels
Real-time river conditions
Free

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.

Real-time water levels and flowsWater temperaturesHydrometric station maps
☀️ Weather
(4.8K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
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
8
Riffle: River Gauges & Weather
Riffle: River Gauges & Weather
Riffle: River Gauges & Weather
River Gauges & Weather
Free

Access real-time water and weather data from over 28,000 river gauges. Visualize historical trends, track flood stages, and get current conditions. Premium features include predictive flow and extended forecasts.

Real-time river gauge dataWater flow, height, and clarityInteractive historical graphs
☀️ Weather
(11)
freemium
9
River Stages-USA
River Stages-USA
River Stages-USA
Water level for flood alerts
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

Access real-time water level data from over 10,000 river gauges across the USA. View stream flow, temperature, and precipitation maps. Get flood alerts and forecasts for informed decision-making.

10,000+ US river gaugesStage and stream flow dataWater temperature and pH (USGS)
☀️ Weather
(7)
paid
10
FloodWatch
FloodWatch
FloodWatch
Real-time river and flood data
Free

Monitor real-time river and flood data across the United States. Track river height, discharge, precipitation, and water temperature with data from USGS and NWS. Ideal for property owners, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone needing flood awareness.

Real-time river dataHistorical trends and graphsFavorites list for gauges
☀️ Weather
(280)
free with in-app purchases
11
Local River Flows
Local River Flows
Local River Flows
River Conditions - US Only
$1.99

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.

USGS stream gauge dataCurrent flow and depth7-day trend view
🌟 Lifestyle
(4)
paid
12
Snoflo: Snowpack & Streamflow
Snoflo: Snowpack & Streamflow
Snoflo: Snowpack & Streamflow
Snowpack, Streamflow & Weather
Free

Access real-time snowpack, streamflow, surf, and weather data on a comprehensive map. Plan outdoor adventures with live conditions, forecasts, and points of interest for various activities.

Live snowpack and snowfall trackingReal-time streamflow and gauge heightSurf and buoy conditions
☀️ Weather
(4)
freemium
13
American River Rentals
American River Rentals
American River Rentals
by USA Web Development, LLC
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
14
River Caddy
River Caddy
River Caddy
Fly Fishing Spots and Reports
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
15
River Islands
River Islands
River Islands
by RIVER ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Free

Navigate a growing community with up-to-date maps and information. This app assists both new visitors and residents in exploring amenities and new construction within the area. It is designed to be a continually updated resource for community navigation.

Community tour guideFind your way aroundInformation on new construction
🗺️ Navigation
(2)
ad-supported
16
Ohio River Way
Ohio River Way
Ohio River Way
by John Crane
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
17
Earthquake Alert: QuakePulse
Earthquake Alert: QuakePulse
Earthquake Alert: QuakePulse
Live tsunami & seismic map
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)
18
Instant USGS Earthquake Lite
Instant USGS Earthquake Lite
Instant USGS Earthquake Lite
by Jufen Chang
Free

This app provides real-time earthquake alerts and NOAA radar imagery. It displays earthquake information with color-coded severity and allows users to view alerts on a map with various viewing options. The app also offers a 3D view for alerts and integrates with Apple Watch.

Real-time earthquake alertsColor-coded severity levelsInteractive map view
🔧 Utilities
(10)
free
19
RiverTrax
RiverTrax
RiverTrax
Live River Conditions & Alerts
Free

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.

Live USGS/NOAA gauge readingsHome screen widgets for quick accessInteractive discharge and forecast charts
☀️ Weather
(2)
free
20
Riverio: River Levels & Flow
Riverio: River Levels & Flow
Riverio: River Levels & Flow
Live gauge, flood & fishing
Free
☀️ Weather
(0)

FAQ about Usgs River

What are the best usgs river apps for iPhone?
Rivercast: River Levels USA tops our usgs river apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top usgs river apps we rank are free to download, including Rivercast: River Levels USA and Rivers.run - River Levels.
Rivercast: River Levels USA shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ usgs river apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Rivercast provides official flood warnings and alerts from the National Weather Service, river stage height in feet, and river flow rate in CFS when available. It also displays color indicators for river status (normal, rising, flooding), current observations, recent history, and NOAA river forecasts.
The app offers custom push notification alerts that can be set when a river reaches your chosen level. Additionally, the interactive map color-codes river gauges to indicate whether they are at normal levels, approaching flood stage, or above flood stage.