U.S. Groundwater Conditions

Tracking high and low groundwater levels across the U.S.

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U.S. River Conditions

New data visualization shows low- and high-flow events across the U.S. during the first months of 2023

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Looking for current water conditions?

The National Water Dashboard is an interactive, mobile-friendly tool that provides real-time water, weather, and flood information all in one place

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Water conditions change rapidly

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USGS storm-tide sensors: Measuring coastal storm tide and flooding

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Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program

The Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program (GWSIP) serves as the national source of impartial, timely, rigorous, and relevant data for short- and long-term water decisions by stakeholders across the United States. In 2018, the USGS began piloting the Nation’s Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) that will provide high-fidelity, real-time data on water quantity and quality.

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