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SwedenChena River below Moose C Dam water level
River gauge, Chena River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,880 cfs
History
What this means
The Chena River below Moose C Dam is at 17.75 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.75 ft below the flood stage of 24.50 ft.
It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 17.75 ft and 17.95 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 27.51 ftApril 24, 2020
Floating and fishing near Chena River below Moose C Dam
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 24.50 ft, 6.75 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.51 ft | April 24, 2020 |
| 2 | 25.88 ft | July 29, 2003 |
| 3 | 25.51 ft | August 30, 2015 |
| 4 | 25.48 ft | June 28, 1995 |
| 5 | 25.38 ft | August 21, 2002 |
| 6 | 25.32 ft | July 4, 2014 |
| 7 | 25.32 ft | June 28, 1994 |
| 8 | 25.27 ft | August 19, 2019 |
| 9 | 25.25 ft | May 4, 2009 |
| 10 | 25.24 ft | August 1, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Chena River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chena River near Two RiversRiver gauge, Chena River | 16.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 26 mi |
| Chena River below Hunts Creek near Two RiversRiver gauge, Chena River | 11.56 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 13 mi |
| Chena River at FairbanksRiver gauge, Chena River | 2.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 14 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Chena River near FairbanksRiver gauge, Lake Chena River | 13.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Fish Creek below Solo Creek near ChatanikaLake, Fish Creek | 25.02 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Salcha River near SalchaketRiver gauge, Salcha River | 7.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Chena River below Moose C Dam?
The official flood stage is 24.50 ft. The level is currently 6.75 ft below it.
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 Chena River below Moose C Dam today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:00 PM AKDT, the water level was 17.75 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Chena River below Moose C Dam rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Chena River below Moose C Dam normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Chena River below Moose C Dam?
The highest level on record is 27.51 ft on April 24, 2020.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:15493700(Agency page)- Coordinates
64.80040, -147.23022(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 | 17.75 ft | 2026-10-18 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,880 cfs | 2026-10-18 23:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Chena River below Moose C Dam (usgs:15493700). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/chena-river-below-moose-c-dam
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer