【Live Stream】A Collection of Live Cameras Monitoring Rivers Around the World

Disasters and social issues

Monitoring Floods and Enjoying Calming Scenery: Live Cameras on Rivers Around the Globe

As global warming progresses, the risk of flooding is increasing year by year. Flooding of rivers can cause enormous damage to our lives, so it is becoming increasingly important to build a system for quick and accurate water level monitoring.
One effective tool that is attracting attention is a live camera system that can monitor rivers around the world in real time. Live cameras constantly monitor the ever-changing conditions of rivers and greatly contribute to the early detection of flood risks.
Furthermore, in addition to disaster prevention, live cameras are also expected to have a healing effect on people’s minds. The murmuring of the river, the gentle flow of water, and the surrounding abundant nature provide us living in a stressful society with peace of mind and refresh our minds and bodies. Especially for those who live in urban areas, the scenery of the river viewed through a live camera can be said to be a precious existence that allows us to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life.
In this way, live cameras are increasingly important as a system with multifaceted functions that contribute to the healing of our hearts while playing an important role in monitoring flood risks.


【Live Camera: Detroit River】 Michigan, USA

A major waterway bustling with freighters, motorboats, sailboats and rowboats.

【Live Camera: St. Clair River】 Michigan, USA

Port Huron at the southernmost tip of Lake Huron

【Live Camera: Mississippi River】 Iowa, USA

The longest lock and dam on the Mississippi River, located in Keokuk.

【Live Camera: Gallatin River】 Montana, USA

Live stream of the river in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Grand Teton.

【Live Camera: Itajaí-Açu River】 Santa Catarina, Brazil

The Itajaí-Açu River flows through the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil and into the Atlantic Ocean. Its basin includes part of the Canela Preta Biological Reserve.

【Live Camera: Cannaregio Canal】 Venice, Italy 

View of the Guglie Bridge in Venice from Hotel Leone

【Live Camera: Rhine River】 Basel, Switzerland

Mittlere Bridge from Hotel East West Basel

【Live Camera: Vltava River】 Czech Republic

The Vltava River (Moldau River) collects water from the Bohemian Basin, flows north through Prague and joins the Labe River (Elbe River). It then passes between the Ore Mountains and the Sudeten Mountains, passes through the North German Plain, and finally flows into the North Sea, moistening major cities such as Dresden, Magdeburg and Hamburg.

【Live Camera: Kokemäenjoki River】 Pori, Finland

The cityscape of Pori and the Kokemäenjoki River

【Live Camera: Han River】 Seoul, South Korea

Banpo Bridge and Banpo Han River Park

【Live Camera: Xindian River】 New Taipei City, Taiwan

The Bitan Suspension Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Xindian River, built in 1937. It is 186.6m long, 3.5m wide and 30m high. Originally a vital bridge connecting Zhonghe and Xindian, its beauty has made it a popular tourist spot and landmark in Xindian District.