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SwedenDahl Creek near Kobuk water level
River gauge, Dahl Creek, Alaska, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 78.9 cfs
History
What this means
Dahl Creek near Kobuk is well above normal at 5.37 ft.
The record high is 10.33 ft, set on April 27, 2009.
It has risen 0.59 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 4.77 ft and 5.37 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 10.33 ftApril 27, 2009
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.33 ft | April 27, 2009 |
| 2 | 8.76 ft | June 1, 2000 |
| 3 | 7.57 ft | April 28, 1997 |
| 4 | 7.30 ft | August 25, 2025 |
| 5 | 7.18 ft | November 9, 2013 |
| 6 | 7.03 ft | May 10, 2002 |
| 7 | 7.01 ft | May 12, 2010 |
| 8 | 6.90 ft | May 26, 2013 |
| 9 | 6.90 ft | May 25, 2013 |
| 10 | 6.77 ft | May 11, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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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 Dahl Creek near Kobuk today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 PM AKDT, the water level was 5.37 ft. Up 0.59 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Dahl Creek near Kobuk rising or falling?
Up 0.59 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Dahl Creek near Kobuk normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Dahl Creek near Kobuk?
The highest level on record is 10.33 ft on April 27, 2009.
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:15743850(Agency page)- Coordinates
66.94557, -156.91177(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 | 5.37 ft | 2026-10-21 01:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 78.9 cfs | 2026-10-20 17:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Dahl Creek near Kobuk (usgs:15743850). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/dahl-creek-near-kobuk
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