Chena River near Two Rivers water level

Name: Chena River near Two Rivers water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Chena River, Alaska, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

16.32ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 PM AKDT (34 min ago)

Flow: 1,150 cfs
Water temperature: 35 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Chena River near Two Rivers is at 16.32 ft, in the normal range.

It is 3.68 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 16.32 ft and 16.43 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 35 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 23.65 ftJune 26, 1994

Floating and fishing near Chena River near Two Rivers

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 3.68 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

19.80 ft: Impacts along Chena Hot Springs Road (CHSR): Flat Creek slough boat ramp flooded, River access points at MP28, 28.6, 37.7 and 43 are flooded, Granite Tors trailhead parking lot flooded, access to Mary Shields public cabin flooded, Twin Bears Camp access flooded (9/17/2026).
16.32 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	23.65 ft	June 26, 1994
2	23.56 ft	July 28, 2003
3	22.84 ft	June 27, 1995
4	22.07 ft	June 20, 2014
5	21.42 ft	May 12, 2020
6	21.34 ft	August 14, 2000
7	21.26 ft	August 18, 2002
8	21.18 ft	August 1, 2016
9	21.17 ft	May 3, 2009
10	20.48 ft	August 28, 2015

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 08:52 AM Sunset 06:11 PM Daylight 9 hr, 19 min First quarter 55%

Map

Other gauges on the Chena River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Chena River below Hunts Creek near Two RiversRiver gauge, Chena River	11.55 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	13 mi
Chena River below Moose C DamRiver gauge, Chena River	17.75 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	26 mi
Chena River at FairbanksRiver gauge, Chena River	2.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	40 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Fish Creek below Solo Creek near ChatanikaLake, Fish Creek	25.02 ft	Normal	±0	26 mi
Lake Chena River near FairbanksRiver gauge, Lake Chena River	13.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	26 mi
Salcha River near SalchaketRiver gauge, Salcha River	7.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	34 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Chena River near Two Rivers?

The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 3.68 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 near Two Rivers today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 06:00 PM AKDT, the water level was 16.32 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Chena River near Two Rivers rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Chena River near Two Rivers normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Chena River near Two Rivers?

The highest level on record is 23.65 ft on June 26, 1994.

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:15493000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 64.90197, -146.36133 (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	16.32 ft	2026-10-19 02:00	Provisional
Flow	1,150 cfs	2026-10-19 02:00	Provisional
Water temperature	35 °F	2026-10-19 02:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Chena River near Two Rivers (usgs:15493000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/chena-river-near-two-rivers

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer