Preliminary Real Time Data

The information on current streamflows (same day) which are available at this web site are preliminary. The information has been calculated based on raw data with little or no review to ensure the quality of the data. A computer regularly polls each of the stations to obtain information on stage and converts the information to discharge. This automated process does not allow confirmation of either the accuracy of the stage data used or whether the stage-discharge relationship has been altered. Therefore, there may be large differences between the real time data provided at this and other web sites and true discharge. Major adjustments in the data may be made prior to publication of the record. If the data are used for any purpose, a disclaimer should be included which describes the provisional nature of the data and the potential for significant errors.