Alaska Stream Gauges and Water Levels
USGS stream gauges with recent readings and the USACE Alaska District stations tracked on this site.
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Alaska USGS gauges with a reading in the last week
101 of the 285 USGS stream gauges used on this site reported within a week of the read date. Many Alaska gauges run only in the open-water season, so a quiet gauge in November is normal.
Streamflow and level from USGS National Water Information System; many Alaska gauges report only in the open-water season.
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Six large Alaska rivers, with the USGS reading shown live
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Kuskokwim R At Crooked Creek Ak | 4.63 ft gage height | Nov 15 2:45 pm |
| Tanana R At Nenana Ak | 2.40 ft gage height | Nov 15 3:15 pm |
| Copper R At Million Dollar Bridge Nr Cordova Ak | 17,800 cfs, 125.86 ft gage height | Nov 15 2:45 pm |
| Stikine R Nr Wrangell Ak | 32,500 cfs, 8.47 ft gage height | Nov 15 2:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 15, 2026 3:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Streamflow and level from USGS National Water Information System; many Alaska gauges report only in the open-water season.
The 40 largest-basin Alaska gauges that reported this week
| Gauge | Borough or census area | Streamflow | Gauge height | Reading time (as served) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon R Nr Stevens Village Ak | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | – | – | 2026-11-14 10:30 |
| Yukon R At Eagle Ak | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | – | – | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Kuskokwim R At Crooked Creek Ak | Bethel Census Area | – | 4.54 ft | 2026-11-14 09:45 |
| Tanana R At Nenana Ak | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | – | 2.86 ft | 2026-11-14 10:15 |
| Copper R At Million Dollar Bridge Nr Cordova Ak | Chugach Census Area | 19,800 ft³/s | 126.19 ft | 2026-11-14 09:45 |
| Stikine R Nr Wrangell Ak | Wrangell City and Borough | 33,600 ft³/s | 8.65 ft | 2026-11-14 10:15 |
| Koyukuk R At Hughes Ak | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | – | 51.9 ft | 2026-11-14 10:30 |
| Colville R At Umiat Ak | North Slope Borough | – | – | 2026-11-14 10:15 |
| Kuskokwim R At Mcgrath Ak | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | – | 8.66 ft | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Alsek R At Dry Bay Nr Yakutat Ak | Yakutat City and Borough | 20,400 ft³/s | 5.94 ft | 2026-11-14 09:45 |
| Kobuk R Nr Kiana Ak | Northwest Arctic Borough | – | 48.06 ft | 2026-11-14 10:15 |
| Taku R Nr Juneau Ak | Juneau City and Borough | 6,590 ft³/s | 30.42 ft | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Kvichak R At Igiugig Ak | Lake and Peninsula Borough | 26,200 ft³/s | 14.42 ft | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Fortymile R Nr Steele Creek Ak | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | – | – | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Kuparuk R Nr Deadhorse Ak | North Slope Borough | – | – | 2026-11-11 16:45 |
| Tazlina R Nr Glennallen Ak | Copper River Census Area | – | – | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Salcha R Nr Salchaket Ak | Fairbanks North Star Borough | – | 5.55 ft | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Birch C Nr Circle Ak | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | – | 10.55 ft | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Matanuska R At Palmer Ak | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 1,030 ft³/s | 7.58 ft | 2026-11-14 10:30 |
| Kenai R At Soldotna Ak | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 3,360 ft³/s | 6.49 ft | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Talkeetna R Nr Talkeetna Ak | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | 1,550 ft³/s | 3.08 ft | 2026-11-14 09:45 |
| Chena R At Fairbanks Ak | Fairbanks North Star Borough | – | 1.49 ft | 2026-11-14 10:15 |
| Gulkana R At Sourdough Ak | Copper River Census Area | – | – | 2026-11-14 10:15 |
| Nuyakuk R Nr Dillingham Ak | Dillingham Census Area | 6,050 ft³/s | 5.3 ft | 2026-11-14 09:45 |
| Chena R Bl Moose C Dam Ak | Fairbanks North Star Borough | – | 17.07 ft | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Kenai R Bl Skilak Lk Outlet Nr Sterling Ak | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 3,010 ft³/s | 7.5 ft | 2026-11-14 10:30 |
| Unalakleet R Ab Chiroskey R Nr Unalakleet Ak | Nome Census Area | – | 91.51 ft | 2026-11-14 10:15 |
| Chena R Nr Two Rivers Ak | Fairbanks North Star Borough | – | 16.28 ft | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Unuk R Bl Blue R Nr Wrangell Ak | Ketchikan Gateway Borough | 3,890 ft³/s | 27.59 ft | 2026-11-14 09:00 |
| Kasilof R Nr Kasilof Ak | Kenai Peninsula Borough | – | 37.39 ft | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Nenana R Nr Windy Ak | Denali Borough | – | – | 2026-11-14 10:15 |
| Niukluk R Ab Melsing C At Council Ak | Nome Census Area | – | – | 2026-11-14 09:45 |
| Wulik R Bl Tutak C Nr Kivalina Ak | Northwest Arctic Borough | – | – | 2026-11-14 10:30 |
| Goodpaster R Nr Big Delta Ak | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | – | – | 2026-11-14 10:15 |
| Kenai R At Cooper Landing Ak | Kenai Peninsula Borough | 2,350 ft³/s | 8.12 ft | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| L Chena R Nr Fairbanks Ak | Fairbanks North Star Borough | – | 14.37 ft | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
| Wf Kennicott R At Mccarthy Ak | Copper River Census Area | 106 ft³/s | 1336.6 ft | 2026-11-14 10:15 |
| Crooked C Ab Airport Rd Nr Crooked Creek Ak | Bethel Census Area | – | 10.57 ft | 2026-11-14 09:45 |
| Atigun R Bl Galbraith Lk Nr Pump Station 4 Ak | North Slope Borough | – | – | 2026-11-14 10:15 |
| Klehini R Nr Klukwan Ak | Haines Borough | 1,360 ft³/s | 84.83 ft | 2026-11-14 10:00 |
Streamflow and level from USGS National Water Information System; many Alaska gauges report only in the open-water season.
USACE Alaska District stations tracked here
| Station | Nearest city | Borough or census area | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chena R At Fairbanks Ak | Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | SITE |
| Chena R Bl Hunts C Nr Two Rivers | Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | STREAM_LOCATION |
| Chena R Bl Moose C Dam Ak | Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | STREAM_LOCATION |
| Chena R Nr Two Rivers Ak | Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | SITE |
| L Chena R Nr Fairbanks Ak | Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | SITE |
| Moose Creek Dam – Chena River | Fairbanks | Fairbanks North Star Borough | PROJECT |
| Tanana R At Fairbanks Ak | College | Fairbanks North Star Borough | SITE |
The Access to Water feed served no dated readings at the read date, so none are printed; each station links to its Corps page on its own river page.
Readings from USACE Alaska District Access to Water, shown with their reading time, never as live.
Alaska gauges, answered
Which Alaska gauges are on this page?
285 USGS stream gauges and 7 USACE stations.
Are these readings live?
The table shows the last reading USGS served with its time; the live block above updates on its own.
Why do so many Alaska gauges look quiet?
Many report only in the open-water season, so winter silence is normal.
Which river has the largest basin on the table?
Yukon R Nr Stevens Village Ak, with a drainage area of 194,000 square miles.
Do reservoirs have gauges here?
Alaska has few reservoirs; this site tracks one USGS lake gauge and no Corps pool elevation readings.
Does flow tell me when fish run?
No. Flow and gauge height describe the water only.
Which agencies feed the gauge tables?
USGS National Water Information System and USACE Access to Water.
Where are gauges tied to rivers?
On each river page that has a matched gauge.
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