FloodWatch

Name: FloodWatch
Rating: 4.7 (280 reviews)
Author: Brian Deshong

by Brian Deshong

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Quick verdict

What it is: Store information collected; independent summary not yet available.
At a glance: Free to download
In-app purchases

Categories and search queries

Official categories

Weather
Utilities

AppCorpus categories

Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
In-app purchases	Yes	Limited free	—	Store published

Screens

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13 store screenshots

Pricing & paywalls

App Store

Free to download
In-app purchases

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

Ratings & reviews

App Store

4.7 280 ratings · App Store

4/5Very intuitive
Is there a way to add alerts to the app if what you are monitoring surpasses a certain height?

j._.so · 31 Jul 2026
4/5Layout change
I used the old layout style very often (im a fisherman) Not sure why the layout changed, but I don’t like it. I’d rather know the CFS instead of water height

><>k · 31 Jul 2026
1/5You ruined it.
You people have ruined what once was a great tool. Can not move map to look for other monitor sites. Map keeps coming back to my location. I don’t want alphabetical order I want west to east order like I had it setup before you changed it. Please advise, send phone number for consultation.

Big Fish 621 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Excellent !!!!'nnnnnnn
One of my favorite apps. Fast accurate info. I'd like to see the favorite screen expanded as I'm monitoring all rivers in six states. They fit but kick me out of the app after viewing which is annoying. Also I'd like push capability and the ability to email the charts created. This app is actually better and more user friendly than the USGS web site. Just keep making it better. Also, is like the capability to automatically surf over to the USGS web page without leaving the app like the app on earthquakes takes you to the website and gives the ability to email the page to others. I literally use this app every day - is tremendous with great potential.

Javier rover · 31 Jul 2026
1/5Paid for ad free twice.
This app has been useful to me for a long time as I live in a flood zone. It doesn’t do much, and what it does do is not in real time, but it’s helpful. However, over the years the ads have gotten more and more intrusive. They take over the screen and it requires closing and reopening the app. I think developers deserve to get paid, either by users or advertising, but not both. I’ve given this dude $1.99 on at least two occasions to no effect. Mind you, there have never ever been any added features. He simply converts 3 data points from the USGS and makes it work on a mobile platform. I should ask for my money back. I’ve bought a real rain gauge and will check the creek height using a device with larger screen. I would have thought the app had been abandoned, but dev is selling more ads all the time and has updated enough to work on iOS 13.

Contrari · 31 Jul 2026

Privacy & accessibility

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Privacy

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Data Used to Track You — Usage Data Developer declared

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Accessibility

No accessibility labels collected yet.

Versions

App Store

1.10.0
FloodWatch: the social distancing and self-quarantine update! - Add support for Dark Mode - Design updates for iOS 13 - Make gauge graph duration options more apparent - Make ads less intrusive - Various bug fixes and performance improvements
1.11.0
- Added widget in small and medium sizes - Widgets configurable for gauge and reading type - Removed full-screen ads - Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.11.1
- Added widget in small and medium sizes - Widgets configurable for gauge and reading type - Removed full-screen ads - Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.11.2
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.11.3
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.11.4
- Bug fixes and performance improvements - Behind-the-scenes improvements to remove ads/upgrades view
1.11.5
Bug fix on remove ads/upgrades view
1.11.6
Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.12.0
- Lock screen widgets - Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.12.1
Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.12.2
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
1.12.3
Added support for dark and tinted icons.
1.9.4
Fixes for rare crashes
1.9.5
- Bug fixes and performance improvements - For users who have not removed ads: addition of a single ad unit, which may be shown occasionally before viewing gauge details
1.9.6
- Review and acceptance of privacy policy, terms of service, and advertising agreements required - Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.9.7
Bug fixes and performance improvements
1.9.8
Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0.0
- Completely rebuilt and redesigned for an improved experience - Added water temperature display (where available) - Improved support for larger accessibility text sizes - Requires iOS 26
2.0.1
- Completely rebuilt and redesigned for an improved experience - Added water temperature display (where available) - Improved support for larger accessibility text sizes - Requires iOS 26
2.0.2
- Completely rebuilt and redesigned for an improved experience - Added water temperature display (where available) - Improved support for larger accessibility text sizes - Requires iOS 26 - 2.0.2: bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0.3
Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0.4
Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0.5
Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0.6
- Fixed a bug where some gauges would not load - Fixed a bug where the map would snap back to your location after panning
2.0.7 · 7 Jun 2026
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

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Alternatives

Riffle: River Gauges & Weather — Same category + similar ratings
River Levels & Flows — Same category + similar ratings

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Last verified: 31 Jul 2026
Sources: App Store

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