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WaterWatch -Map of real-time streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year (United States)
Entry ID: WaterWatch
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Summary
Abstract: The "Real-time streamflow" map tracks short-term changes (over several hours)
in rivers and streams. Although the general appearance of the map changes very
little from one hour to the next, individual sites may change rapidly in
response to major rain events or to reservoir releases.

The map depicts streamflow conditions as computed at USGS gauging stations. The
colors represent real-time streamflow compared to percentiles of historical
daily streamflow for the day of the year. This map represents conditions
relative to those that have historically occurred at this time of year. Only
stations having at least 30 years of record are used.

States containing no dots indicate locations where flow data for the current
day are temporarily unavailable. During winter months, some states(or parts of
states) may have fewer dots than at other times of the year due to ice effects.

The data used to produce this map are provisional and have not been reviewed or
edited. They may be subject to significant change.
A postscript file of this map is available.

http://water.usgs.gov/waterwatch/
Related URL
Link: GET RELATED DATA SET METADATA (DIF)
Description: The U.S. Geological Survey Water Resources Division provides real-time
streamflow data for all 50 states including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
An interactive map provides access to streamflow data for hundreds of streams.

Link: GET DATA
Description: Map available in postscript format.
Service Citation
Title: WaterWatch -Map of real-time streamflow compared to historical streamflow for the day of the year (United States)
Provider: USGS
URL: http://water.usgs.gov/waterwatch/
Service Keywords
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >HYDROLOGICAL ADVISORIES >DROUGHT   [Definition]
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >HYDROLOGICAL ADVISORIES >FLOODS   [Definition]
Science Keywords
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >DISCHARGE/FLOW   [Definition]
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >DRAINAGE   [Definition]
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >FLOODS   [Definition]
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >RIVERS/STREAMS   [Definition]
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >STAGE HEIGHT   [Definition]
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >WATER YIELD   [Definition]
ISO Topic Category
GEOSCIENTIFIC INFORMATION
INLAND WATERS
Quality
The data used to produce this map are provisional and have not been reviewed or
edited. They may be subject to significant change.
Service Provider
Office of Surface Water, Water Resource Division, USGS, U.S. Department of the Interior

Service Provider Personnel
Name: WATER WEBSERVER TEAM - USGS
Phone: 703-648-4000;1-800-426-9000
Email: h2oteam at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
USGS National Center
Water Resources Division
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
 City: Reston
Province or State: VA
Postal Code: 20192-0002
Country: USA
Personnel
WATER RESOURCES U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
Role: TECHNICAL CONTACT
Email: h2osoft at usgs.gov
Contact Address:
U.S.G.S.
Hydrologic Analysis Software Support Program
437 National Center
City: Reston
Province or State: VA
Postal Code: 20192
Country: USA

TYLER B. STEVENS
Role: SERF AUTHOR
Phone: (301) 614-6898
Fax: 301-614-5268
Email: Tyler.B.Stevens at nasa.gov
Contact Address:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
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City: Greenbelt
Province or State: MD
Postal Code: 20771
Country: USA
Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2005-12-22
SERF Last Revision Date: 2005-12-22
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