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SwedenCopper R Di at Bridge 1187 near Cordova water level
River gauge, Copper R Di, Alaska, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Copper R Di at Bridge 1187 near Cordova at 11.48 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It is on the way up, by 0.71 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 10.65 ft – 11.53 ft.
Over the past seven days the change adds up to +0.31 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 3.34 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan River near CordovaRiver gauge, Sheridan River | 40.76 ft | No reference yet | +0.72 ft | 11 mi |
| Glacier R Tributary near CordovaRiver gauge, Glacier R Tributary | 58.7 cfs | High | +34.3 cfs | 12 mi |
| Copper River at Million Dollar Bridge near CordovaRiver gauge, Copper River | 57,800 cfs | High | +9,600 cfs | 19 mi |
| Wf Olsen Bay Creek near CordovaRiver gauge, Wf Olsen Bay Creek | 101 cfs | Very high | +26.5 cfs | 43 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 Copper R Di at Bridge 1187 near Cordova today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 PM AKDT, the water level was 11.48 ft. Up 0.71 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Copper R Di at Bridge 1187 near Cordova rising or falling?
Up 0.71 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 0.31 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Copper R Di at Bridge 1187 near Cordova normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:15214190(Agency page)- Coordinates
60.44450, -145.08095(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 | 11.48 ft | 2026-10-21 04:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Copper R Di at Bridge 1187 near Cordova (usgs:15214190). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/copper-r-di-at-bridge-1187-near-cordova
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