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SwedenFortymile River near Steele Creek water level
River gauge, Fortymile River, Alaska, United States
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Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
The Fortymile River near Steele Creek is at 70.09 ft, in the normal range.
It is 19.91 ft below the flood stage of 90.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.32 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 70.09 ft and 70.93 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
- 96.20 ftJune 10, 1964
Floating and fishing near Fortymile River near Steele Creek
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 90.00 ft, 19.91 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 | 96.20 ft | June 10, 1964 |
| 2 | 94.43 ft | July 12, 2010 |
| 3 | 92.40 ft | May 3, 1979 |
| 4 | 92.17 ft | May 27, 2013 |
| 5 | 92.13 ft | June 22, 2020 |
| 6 | 90.11 ft | May 4, 2009 |
| 7 | 89.80 ft | May 22, 2022 |
| 8 | 88.88 ft | May 14, 2023 |
| 9 | 88.85 ft | June 24, 2011 |
| 10 | 88.78 ft | June 8, 2007 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade C Tributary near ChickenRiver gauge, Wade C Tributary | 19.27 ft | No reference yet | −0.05 ft | 14 mi |
| Yukon River at EagleRiver gauge, Yukon River | 9.85 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Fortymile River near Steele Creek?
The official flood stage is 90.00 ft. The level is currently 19.91 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 Fortymile River near Steele Creek today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM AKDT, the water level was 70.09 ft. Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Fortymile River near Steele Creek rising or falling?
Down 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Fortymile River near Steele Creek normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Fortymile River near Steele Creek?
The highest level on record is 96.20 ft on June 10, 1964.
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:15348000(Agency page)- Coordinates
64.30881, -141.40447(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 | 70.09 ft | 2026-10-20 22:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Fortymile River near Steele Creek (usgs:15348000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/fortymile-river-near-steele-creek
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer