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Today's briefing

What's happening across the country today

July
9
2026
Daily report
**Water Crisis Deepens Across America's Heartland as Extreme Conditions Threaten Communities**

A severe water emergency is unfolding across the central United States, with critical reservoir levels plummeting to dangerous lows while major river systems surge with unprecedented flows. In Kansas, three major reservoirs—Milford Lake, Tuttle Creek Lake, and Perry Lake—are operating at roughly one-third of normal capacity, threatening municipal water supplies and agricultural operations across the state. Texas faces an equally dire situation with multiple reservoirs in crisis: Eagle Mountain Reservoir near Fort Worth holds just 25% of its average storage, while Bridgeport Reservoir sits at 38% and Choke Canyon Reservoir has collapsed to 27% of normal levels. Lake Hudson in Oklahoma has plummeted to 43% capacity, compounding water stress for communities already grappling with prolonged drought conditions. Meanwhile, flooding concerns escalate along the Ohio River at Old Shawneetown, where flows have reached 259,000 cubic feet per second, and the Mississippi River system shows elevated levels from Minnesota through the southern states.

**Key Impacts:**

- **Immediate water restrictions likely** for communities dependent on Kansas reservoirs, affecting approximately 500,000 residents in the Manhattan, Junction City, and Perry areas
- **Texas metropolitan regions face rationing**: Dallas-Fort Worth area reservoirs (Eagle Mountain, Bridgeport, Richland-Chambers) operating significantly below normal, threatening supplies for 7+ million residents
- **Flood watches active** for 30 million people across the Heartland and Northeast as multiple storm systems bring renewed flooding threats to already saturated regions
- **Outdoor recreation severely curtailed**: Lake levels in Texas and Oklahoma have closed boat ramps and marinas; bass fishing tournaments cancelled at Lake Fork and Lake Tawakoni
- **Agricultural losses mounting** in Kansas and Oklahoma as irrigation systems face cutbacks during critical growing season
- **Colorado wildfires claim lives**: Clinton Township firefighter killed battling Aspen Acres wildfire, which threatens areas near the Supermax federal prison
What you see on the map

Every layer that matters,
updated as the day unfolds.

Each layer is built around a real question — what the snow is doing, what the rivers are running at, what the weather's about to throw at you, where you can head this weekend.

Snow

What the snow is doing

800+ SNOTEL stations with depth and SWE history, NOHRSC analysis painted across every western range, and 24/48/72‑hour snowfall forecasts on top.

Today · Snowpack
# Arctic Alaska Poised for Significant Snowfall as Lower 48 Sees Modest Activity Snow enthusiasts looking for meaningful accumulation should turn their attention northward to Alaska's North Slope region, where a potent weather system ...
SNOTEL Depth SWE Snowfall 24/48/72h Avalanche
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Water

What the rivers are running at

10,000+ USGS streamgauges with live cfs, reservoir storage, watershed boundaries, FEMA flood zones, and a 15‑day flow forecast at every gauge.

Today · Streamflow
# Major Rivers Surge Across America's Heartland While Coasts Show Mixed Conditions The nation's waterways are telling a tale of dramatic contrasts this week, with several major river systems experiencing extraordinary high flows while ...
USGS Gauges Reservoirs Watersheds FEMA Flood Zones
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Weather

The weather that drives it all

Air temperature, last‑24h precipitation, NWS warnings (snow / fire / flood), the drought monitor, and smoke advection — everything that turns conditions into action.

Today · Flood Watch
# CRITICAL FLOODING EMERGENCY: Multiple U.S. Regions Face Extreme Water Levels as 30 Million Americans Under Threat **IMMEDIATE DANGER ALERT:** A catastrophic flooding event is unfolding across the United States, with streamflow levels reaching ...
Air Temp Rain (24h + Forecast) NWS Warnings Drought Monitor
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Recreation

Where you can head out

Ski areas, paddle runs, fishing access, campgrounds, boat ramps, points of interest. Tap any pin for the full report linked to nearest gauge and weather.

Ski Areas Paddle Runs Fishing Camping Boat Ramps
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Everything in the app

From the first check
to the trip recap.

Record, review, get alerted, and save — every feature runs on the same live climate & hydrology data, so the spot you track always carries the conditions that matter.

Record trips

Record every outing with live tracking.

Track your route, distance, and elevation by GPS — then relive it with the snow, flow, and weather captured along the way. Keep it private or share it.

  • Route, distance, elevation & moving time
  • Conditions logged at the start of every trip
  • Turn any recorded trip into a verified review in one tap
Record a Trip
Moraine Lake via South Sister
6.2
miles
1,840
ft gain
2:54
moving
Conditions at start
41°F Clear 120 cfs
Community reviews

Real reports from people just there.

Rate a spot, tag the conditions, add photos. Every review is stamped with the live weather and flow from the visit — and verified by location.

  • Condition tags tuned to each activity
  • Location-verified visit badge
  • Photos & a star rating that follow the whole trail
Community Reviews
Breckenridge · 4.8 ★ (126)
JD
Jordan D.
Verified visit · Mar 4
★★★★★
Fresh powder 28°F
MR
Maya R.
Verified visit · Mar 2
★★★★☆
Groomed Crowded
Push alerts

Get pinged when conditions line up.

Set a threshold on any spot — optimal flow, fresh snowfall, a temperature swing — and Snoflo pushes you the instant the gauges cross it. Plus live NWS warnings for your areas.

  • Streamflow & snowfall thresholds
  • National Weather Service watches & warnings
  • Tuned per spot, delivered in real time
Alerts
3 new this morning
Optimal flow reached
Arkansas R. · Browns Canyon · 1,250 cfs
6" fresh overnight
Wolf Creek · base now 58"
Red Flag Warning
NWS Grand Junction · until 8 PM
Favorites

Keep every spot you love in one place.

Save rivers, ski areas, trails, and campgrounds to a single list that always shows current conditions — so your next trip is one tap away.

  • One list across every activity
  • Live conditions on every saved spot
  • Syncs with your alerts and the map
Favorites
12 saved spots
Gore Canyon
Paddle · 980 cfs
Vail Mountain
Ski · 4" new
Maroon Bells
Trail · 54°F clear
For your sport

Built for the way you get outside

From dawn‑patrol pow runs to flood preparedness, every workflow has its own dedicated tools, paired with the data you came for.

For skiers

Find the freshest snow.

SNOTEL stations across every western range, NOHRSC analysis fields, ski resort snow reports, and 72‑hour snowfall forecasts. Set an alert on your home mountain.

  • 800+ SNOTEL stations w/ depth + SWE history
  • Resort snow reports + new‑snow last 24 hours
  • Avalanche forecasts overlay
  • Push alerts on fresh snow thresholds
For paddlers

Catch the river at its sweet spot.

Every USGS gauge, paddle run on the Wild & Scenic Rivers system, fishing access, boat ramps, and a 15‑day flow forecast for your home run.

  • 10,000+ USGS streamgauges, live cfs
  • Wild & Scenic Rivers paddle runs with class ratings
  • Surge alerts for rapid‑rise warnings
  • Weather + flow forecast at every put‑in
For anglers

Find the bite. Skip the bust trip.

Every fishing access on the angling map, paired with the closest streamgauge, water temp where available, fish species index, and the boat ramp / put‑in nearby.

  • Fishing access points + paired gauge data
  • Fish species guide for every state
  • Boat ramps + amenities
  • Weather + recent flow trend at every spot
For ranchers + water managers

Know your basin. Plan ahead.

Reservoir storage levels, percent‑of‑normal across every state, watershed boundaries, drought monitor, and historical context for every gauge in your district.

  • Reservoir storage trends + percent‑of‑normal
  • Watershed (HUC8) overlays
  • Drought + flood monitor
  • Historical context on every gauge
From early users

Built with the people who use it daily.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 average from early TestFlight reviews
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Lives in the Front Range, this is the first snow app that doesn't make me cross-reference NRCS, NOHRSC, and the local ski-resort blog."

JM
Jenna M. Backcountry skier · Boulder, CO
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Push alerts on the gauge that drops me into Section IV. I haven't missed a window all spring. Game changer for paddle planning."

DR
Daniel R. Whitewater guide · Salida, CO
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"The Nearby tab is what finally got my non-app-people friends on board. They tap it once and see everything within an hour's drive."

MA
Maya A. Trip leader · Bozeman, MT
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Reservoir storage trends + watershed boundaries on one map. I previously had to bounce between three USBR sites. This saves me hours every week."

CL
Chris L. Water district · Grand Junction, CO
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Tapped a fishing access in Idaho, popup showed the closest gauge, water temp, and what species are in the river. That's a tackle-shop conversation in one screen."

SK
Sam K. Fly fishing guide · Sun Valley, ID
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Set freeze-warning alerts on every NWS zone covering my orchard. The push lands earlier than the email I used to wait for. Worth its weight."

AR
Alicia R. Orchardist · Yakima Valley, WA
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