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SwedenAlsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat water level
River gauge, Alsek River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 61,100 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat reads 12.60 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The water is rising: up 1.71 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 10.20 ft and 12.60 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 36.46 ftAugust 14, 2021
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36.46 ft | August 14, 2021 |
| 2 | 33.83 ft | August 9, 2018 |
| 3 | 27.45 ft | October 14, 2022 |
| 4 | 27.29 ft | July 20, 2016 |
| 5 | 25.98 ft | July 8, 2019 |
| 6 | 24.73 ft | September 7, 2017 |
| 7 | 23.07 ft | July 28, 2022 |
| 8 | 22.65 ft | July 27, 2020 |
| 9 | 21.83 ft | August 13, 2024 |
| 10 | 20.42 ft | July 23, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Situk River near YakutatRiver gauge, Situk River | 70.53 ft | Below flood stage | +3.47 ft | 49 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:45 PM AKDT, the water level was 12.60 ft. Up 1.71 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat rising or falling?
Up 1.71 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat?
The highest level on record is 36.46 ft on August 14, 2021.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:15129120(Agency page)- Coordinates
59.19281, -138.33392(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 12.60 ft | 2026-10-21 01:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 61,100 cfs | 2026-10-21 01:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat (usgs:15129120). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/alsek-river-at-dry-bay-near-yakutat
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer