Bradley River below Dam near Homer water level
River gauge, Bradley River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.9 cfs
History
What this means
The Bradley River below Dam near Homer is running below normal at 1.88 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.83 ft and 1.93 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.15 ftNovember 6, 2002
Floating and fishing near Bradley River below Dam near Homer
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.15 ft | November 6, 2002 |
| 2 | 7.11 ft | September 21, 1990 |
| 3 | 5.17 ft | September 26, 2012 |
| 4 | 4.11 ft | October 3, 1991 |
| 5 | 3.84 ft | October 8, 2003 |
| 6 | 3.37 ft | December 1, 1999 |
| 7 | 3.33 ft | June 19, 2005 |
| 8 | 3.33 ft | September 8, 1999 |
| 9 | 3.24 ft | June 27, 2009 |
| 10 | 3.22 ft | September 12, 1995 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Bradley River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley River near Tidewater near HomerRiver gauge, Bradley River | 169 cfs | Normal | +10.0 cfs | 3.2 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mf Bradley River below Nf Bradley River near HomerRiver gauge, Mf Bradley River | 125 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 2.8 mi |
| Battle C 1.0 Mi above Mouth near HomerRiver gauge, Battle C 1.0 Mi | 121 cfs | Normal | +10.0 cfs | 3.5 mi |
| Mf Bradley River near HomerRiver gauge, Mf Bradley River | 48.2 cfs | High | +1.8 cfs | 3.6 mi |
| East Fork Martin River at Mouth near HomerRiver gauge, East Fork Martin River | 15.28 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Upper Nuka River near Park Boundary near HomerRiver gauge, Upper Nuka River | 1.1 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 7 mi |
| Anchor River near Anchor PointRiver gauge, Anchor River | 2.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 31 mi |
| Kasilof River near KasilofRiver gauge, Kasilof River | 38.30 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 41 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 Bradley River below Dam near Homer today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:15 PM AKDT, the water level was 1.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Bradley River below Dam near Homer rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Bradley River below Dam near Homer normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bradley River below Dam near Homer?
The highest level on record is 7.15 ft on November 6, 2002.
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:15239001(Agency page)- Coordinates
59.75774, -150.85268(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 1.88 ft | 2026-10-21 00:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 00:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Bradley River below Dam near Homer (usgs:15239001). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/bradley-river-below-dam-near-homer
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