Cooper Creek at Mouth near Cooper Landing water level

Name: Cooper Creek at Mouth near Cooper Landing water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Cooper Creek, Alaska, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

10.05ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 PM AKDT (51 min ago)

Flow: 37.2 cfs
Water temperature: 39 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Cooper Creek at Mouth near Cooper Landing, where the gauge shows 10.05 ft.

It is 3.95 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 9.95 ft – 10.07 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 39 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 12.45 ftOctober 23, 2002

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 14.00 ft.

What happens at each level

16.00 ft: At this level the approaches to the Sterling Highway bridge over Cooper Creek (miles 50.5) could be in danager of major erosion. There will also be large amounts of water flowing over the road from the campground.
15.00 ft: At this level flow through the campground will be producing considerable damage, there will also be substantial water over the Sterling Highway.
14.00 ft: Once the river is over it's bank, the creek will flood a campground (Cooper Creek south), which contains about 15 sites. Water would also flow from the campground out onto mile 50.5 of the Sterling Highway.
10.05 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.45 ft	October 23, 2002
2	11.83 ft	October 16, 2018
3	11.78 ft	June 18, 2018
4	11.38 ft	October 10, 2006
5	11.38 ft	October 2, 2010
6	11.28 ft	September 23, 2012
7	11.19 ft	June 23, 2001
8	11.12 ft	December 9, 2019
9	11.08 ft	October 3, 2020
10	11.06 ft	October 28, 2013

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 08:56 AM Sunset 06:33 PM Daylight 9 hr, 37 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Kenai River at Cooper LandingRiver gauge, Kenai River	7.97 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	2.6 mi
Snow River near SewardRiver gauge, Snow River	6.57 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	22 mi
Kenai River below Skilak Lake Outlet near SterlingRiver gauge, Kenai River	7.72 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	24 mi
Grouse Creek at Grouse Lake Outlet near SewardRiver gauge, Grouse Creek	4.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	26 mi
Sixmile Creek near HopeRiver gauge, Sixmile Creek	9.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	28 mi
Lowell Creek at SewardRiver gauge, Lowell Creek	42.9 cfs	Normal	−4.0 cfs	30 mi
Wolverine Creek near LawingRiver gauge, Wolverine Creek	16.0 cfs	Normal	−0.4 cfs	34 mi
Kenai River at SoldotnaRiver gauge, Kenai River	6.93 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	41 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Cooper Creek at Mouth near Cooper Landing?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 3.95 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 Cooper Creek at Mouth near Cooper Landing today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 PM AKDT, the water level was 10.05 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Cooper Creek at Mouth near Cooper Landing rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Cooper Creek at Mouth near Cooper Landing normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cooper Creek at Mouth near Cooper Landing?

The highest level on record is 12.45 ft on October 23, 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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:15261000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 60.47998, -149.88272 (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	10.05 ft	2026-10-21 07:15	Provisional
Flow	37.2 cfs	2026-10-21 07:15	Provisional
Water temperature	39 °F	2026-10-21 07:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cooper Creek at Mouth near Cooper Landing (usgs:15261000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/cooper-creek-at-mouth-near-cooper-landing

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