River, (ultimately from Latin ripa, “bank”), any natural stream of water that flows in a channel with defined banks . Modern usage includes rivers that are multichanneled, intermittent, or ephemeral in flow and channels that are practically bankless. The concept of channeled surface flow, however,

A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, that moves continuously across the landscape from a water source such as a spring, glacier, or runoff basin toward a larger body of water like an ocean, lake, or another river. Rivers are major components of the Earth’s hydrologic cycle and play a vital role in shaping the planet’s surface, supporting ecosystems, and sustaining ...

A river is a large, natural stream of flowing water. Rivers are found on every continent and on nearly every kind of land.

Interactive Map of US Rivers RiverReports monitors over 597 USGS gauge sites across 37 states, providing real-time river flow data for anglers, kayakers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Use the interactive map above to explore rivers near you, or browse by state below.

Access river level and other water information and weather conditions in your neighborhood! A map viewer showing real-time river level and water data collected at U.S. Geological Survey monitoring locations in context with weather-related data from other public sources.