Pondlog Usgs
Access real-time USGS water data like streamflow and gage height for hydrological analysis and monitoring applications.
Overview
Pondlog USGS is a Build-phase MCP server that gives coding agents USGS NWIS streamflow, gage height, and site metadata in real time.
What is this MCP server?
- Real-time USGS streamflow & gage height data
- NWIS site metadata integration
- Ready-made MCP server for AI agents and APIs
- Server version 0.1.6; npm package @pondlog/mcp-usgs
- Transport type: stdio per MCP schema
- Upstream: USGS Water Services / NWIS as described in server listing
What problem does it solve?
Water-related side projects bog down when every agent turn needs a manual explanation of USGS Water Services and gage sites.
Who is it for?
Solo builders shipping stream conditions, paddling planners, or hyperlocal hydrology features grounded in USGS gages.
Skip if: Mission-critical flood warning systems that require certified telemetry pipelines and SLAs beyond an MCP dev integration.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After MCP setup, your agent can query NWIS-oriented tools while you implement dashboards, alerts, and outdoor-condition features.
- Registered MCP access to USGS streamflow, gage height, and site metadata tools
- Agent-assisted implementation of water-condition features and documentation
- Hydrology layer combinable with Pondlog biodiversity and phenology MCP servers
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Journey fit
This tool is essential during the build phase when integrating authoritative water data sources into your application architecture. As an MCP server exposing external hydrological data, it belongs in integrations where you're connecting to third-party APIs and data services.
How it compares
USGS NWIS MCP connector, not a full Grafana stack or generic cloud infrastructure provisioner.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is pondlog-usgs for?
Developers using MCP-enabled coding agents who need USGS real-time water data while building apps or scripts for streams and gages.
When should I use pondlog-usgs?
During Build when streamflow, gage height, or NWIS site metadata should drive your feature code, tests, or agent-assisted refactors.
How do I add pondlog-usgs to my agent?
Install @pondlog/mcp-usgs, add it as a stdio MCP server in your agent config, and reload tools before asking for hydrology-backed changes.