Instantaneous values: streamflow, gage height (live sensor feed)
Changed onLive sensor readings from automated USGS gages, such as streamflow (discharge), gage height and water temperature, typically 5-15 minute cadence. Default window is last 1 day when no date range is given. Values marked with qualifier 'P' are provisional and may be revised. Dual-path: legacy WaterServices primary, OGC continuous collection fallback.
Request
- Base URL: https://sugra.ai
- URL: https://sugra.ai/api/v1/environment/usgs-water/iv
- Auth: API key in header x-api-key
Query parameters
USGS site number(s), comma-separated.
Parameter code(s), comma-separated (e.g. 00060=discharge, 00065=gage height, 00010=water temperature).
Start date/datetime ISO 8601.
End date/datetime ISO 8601.
ISO 8601 duration shortcut (P1D, P7D, PT1H). Ignored if start_date/end_date supplied.
Response
Flattened instantaneous-value time series with per-observation qualifiers.
Example response
{
"meta": {
"endpoint": "/api/v1/fred/us/cpi",
"data_time": "2026-04-16T14:30:00Z",
"response_time": "2026-04-16T14:30:12Z",
"provider": "Sugra API v1.0.1",
"data_age_days": 8.532,
"source": "sugra_crypto",
"attribution": "Short interest and Reg SHO daily short volume data is owned by and sourced from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority).",
"fallback_chain": [
"sugra_crypto",
"sugra_finance"
],
"stale_since": "2026-09-08T12:00:00Z",
"period": "2026-Q1",
"notes": "the UKMTO report behind these counts is dated 2026-08-21 and is 11 days old"
}
}Changes
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