Introduction to the USGS National Water Dashboard - A Real-Time Water Data Portal

Learn about the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Dashboard (NWD) in this conference presentation from the Georgia Water Resources Conference. Explore how this mobile-friendly, map-based portal serves as a comprehensive gateway to real-time USGS water data across the United States, integrating weather information from the National Weather Service and other partners. Discover the dashboard's customizable features, including national and state-based views, location-specific data, and the ability to combine various water parameters with radar imagery, weather watches, flood warnings, and drought maps. Understand how this tool benefits emergency managers, recreational enthusiasts, agricultural professionals, and water resource planners while getting insights into its development history, current capabilities, and future enhancements planned by the USGS.