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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 ... View entire text
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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.
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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 Parameter Definition
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORIES >HYDROLOGICAL ADVISORIES >FLOODS Parameter Definition

Science Keywords
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >DISCHARGE/FLOW Parameter Definition
TERRESTRIAL HYDROSPHERE >SURFACE WATER >DRAINAGE Parameter Definition
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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
DOI/USGS/WRD/OSW > Office of Surface Water, Water Resource Division, USGS, U.S. Department of the Interior Supplemental Info
Service Organization URL: http://water.usgs.gov/osw/

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
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Creation and Review Dates
SERF Creation Date: 2005-12-22
SERF Last Revision Date: 2005-12-22
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