From Gage to Page: A Look Into How USGS Helps You Know the Flow
Establishing a Streamgage
Measuring Streamflow
Creating the Rating Curve
Making the Data Real-time
Knowing the streamflow of a river is important for many. For example, irrigators need to know how the water can be allocated to fields, boaters need to know if the river is safe to float, and municipalities need to know how much supply will be at their intakes.