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Rivercast - Levels & Forecasts
Rivercast™ is a mobile application that provides users with river level data through intuitive and interactive maps and graphs. The app offers various features, including official flood warnings and alerts from the National Weather Service, river stage height in feet, river flow rate in CFS (when available), indications of approaching flood stage, current observations and recent history, customizable push notification alerts, NOAA river forecasts (when available), a map interface showing geographically located river gauges, a search interface to find river gauges by waterway name, state, or NOAA 5 digit station ID, interactive graphs with zoom and pan capabilities, the ability to customize graphs by adding relevant river levels, a favorites list for easy monitoring, and options to share graphs via iMessage, email, or social media.
The app's map visually represents the locations of river stations and color codes them to indicate normal levels, approaching flood levels, or being above flood stage. Users can access the latest observations from the map, search, or favorites, and detailed interactive hydrographs can be obtained with a single tap. The hydrographs can be customized by adding level lines to mark specific points of interest. The app also allows users to view data in feet or CFS (when available) and supports local time for convenience. Designed for various users, including boaters, fishermen, property owners, paddlers, scientists, marine professionals, and the curious, Rivercast™ utilizes the latest observation and Forecast data and requires an internet connection.
The app's frequently asked questions section addresses users' inquiries about the data source, slight variations in flow data compared to USGS, the absence of forecasts for certain rivers, and the occasional absence of river gauges due to technical issues or seasonal changes. For more information about Rivercast™, users can refer to the app's website. The app is committed to accuracy, and its terms of use can be found on the Apple website.