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SwedenGlacier R Tributary near Cordova water level
River gauge, Glacier R Tributary, Alaska, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 58.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 41 °F
History
What this means
High water at Glacier R Tributary near Cordova: the latest reading is 54.48 ft, above normal for mid-October.
It is on the way up, by 0.44 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. The 30-day range is 53.74 ft – 54.59 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 41 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 56.22 ftAugust 8, 2015
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56.22 ft | August 8, 2015 |
| 2 | 56.17 ft | August 7, 2016 |
| 3 | 56.15 ft | September 16, 2012 |
| 4 | 56.14 ft | August 30, 2017 |
| 5 | 56.07 ft | October 15, 2018 |
| 6 | 55.94 ft | October 28, 2013 |
| 7 | 55.89 ft | September 6, 2013 |
| 8 | 55.83 ft | August 21, 2018 |
| 9 | 55.13 ft | September 30, 2020 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 2.38 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 | +0.85 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Copper R Di at Bridge 1187 near CordovaRiver gauge, Copper R Di | 11.53 ft | No reference yet | +0.88 ft | 12 mi |
| Copper River at Million Dollar Bridge near CordovaRiver gauge, Copper River | 55,500 cfs | High | +8,000 cfs | 24 mi |
| Wf Olsen Bay Creek near CordovaRiver gauge, Wf Olsen Bay Creek | 145 cfs | Very high | +92.3 cfs | 31 mi |
| Lowe River above Horsetail Falls near ValdezRiver gauge, Lowe River | 4.36 ft | Below flood stage | +0.62 ft | 41 mi |
| Lowe River at Rudleston Falls near ValdezRiver gauge, Lowe River | 374.57 ft | No reference yet | +0.26 ft | 42 mi |
| Robe River near ValdezRiver gauge, Robe River | 32.85 ft | No reference yet | +0.38 ft | 47 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 Glacier R Tributary near Cordova today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM AKDT, the water level was 54.48 ft. Up 0.44 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Glacier R Tributary near Cordova rising or falling?
Up 0.44 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Glacier R Tributary near Cordova normal?
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 Glacier R Tributary near Cordova?
The highest level on record is 56.22 ft on August 8, 2015.
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:15215900(Agency page)- Coordinates
60.53333, -145.37861(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 | 54.48 ft | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 58.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 41 °F | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Glacier R Tributary near Cordova (usgs:15215900). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/glacier-r-tributary-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