RiverAndReservoir.com

Real-time river flow and reservoir level monitoring powered by USGS data

by mobes • December 31, 2025 • 6 views

Tech Stack

PHP 8 Tailwind CSS Chart.js Mapbox GL USGS Water Services API

About This Project

A responsive web application that provides real-time monitoring of river flow rates and water levels across river systems and reservoirs. Built to help kayakers, fishermen, and water enthusiasts track conditions before heading out.

Features

•Interactive Map View - See all monitoring gauges at a glance with color-coded status indicators

•Live Gauge Data - Real-time flow rates (CFS) and water levels (ft) pulled directly from USGS sensors

•Historical Charts - View trends over time with interactive Chart.js visualizations

•Mobile-First Design - Fully responsive interface that works great on phones at the river

•Status Indicators - Quick visual feedback on current conditions (normal, high, low, flood stage)

How It Works

The app fetches live data from the USGS Water Services API, processes it server-side with PHP, and presents it through a clean Tailwind CSS interface. Mapbox GL provides the interactive mapping layer with custom markers for each gauge station.

💬 Feedback Wanted

Looking for feedback on the mobile experience and any additional features that would be useful for river/water enthusiasts.