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SwedenGoodpaster River near Big Delta water level
River gauge, Goodpaster River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
The gauge at Goodpaster River near Big Delta reads 13.83 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.67 ft below the flood stage of 19.50 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 13.79 ft and 13.91 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
- 21.14 ftJune 23, 2020
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 19.50 ft, still 5.67 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 21.50 ft
- MODERATE FLOOD STAGE: Pogo Mine airstrip unusable and mine roads adjacent to the river impassable and/or washed out, flooding likely of the lower Pogo Mine camp warehouse, some private cabins flooded and most surrounded by water. Note - Cabins downstream from gage. River peak takes 48-60 hours to travel downstream
- 20.70 ft
- Pogo airstrip and the lower equipment yard become inundated. (6/6/13)Note - Cabins downstream from gage. River peak takes 48-60 hours to travel downstream
- 20.50 ft
- Water will begin to inundate property around most private cabins and some cabins located in low lying areas may experience flooding.Note - Cabins downstream from gage. River peak takes 48-60 hours to travel downstream
- 20.00 ft
- Approximately 1/3 of the Pogo Mine airstrip inundated with water, flooding occurs at the lower Pogo Mine camp warehouse yard and some roads adjacent to the river, some private cabins located in areas will be surrounded by water.Note - Cabins downstream from gage. River peak takes 48-60 hours to travel downstream
- 19.50 ft
- MINOR FLOOD STAGE: Water begins to innundate portions of the Pogo Mine airstrip and some roads adjacent to the river at the mine, water will begin to flood property adjacent to some private cabins along the river.Note - Cabins downstream from gage. River peak takes 48-60 hours to travel downstream
- 19.00 ft
- All gravel bars covered with water, water above lowest brush line, water flowing over lowest river banks and into normally dry sloughs and oxbow lakes, water fills ditches adjacent to the Pogo Mine airstrip.Note - Cabins downstream from gage. River peak takes 48-60 hours to travel downstream
- 13.83 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.14 ft | June 23, 2020 |
| 2 | 20.71 ft | June 5, 2013 |
| 3 | 20.68 ft | July 29, 2008 |
| 4 | 20.10 ft | June 19, 2014 |
| 5 | 20.00 ft | June 23, 2006 |
| 6 | 19.85 ft | May 25, 2012 |
| 7 | 19.74 ft | June 8, 2007 |
| 8 | 19.56 ft | June 24, 2011 |
| 9 | 19.25 ft | July 2, 2015 |
| 10 | 19.08 ft | May 18, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanana River at Big DeltaRiver gauge, Tanana River | 977.68 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Goodpaster River near Big Delta?
The official flood stage is 19.50 ft. The level is currently 5.67 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 Goodpaster River near Big Delta today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:15 AM AKDT, the water level was 13.83 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Goodpaster River near Big Delta rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Goodpaster River near Big Delta normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Goodpaster River near Big Delta?
The highest level on record is 21.14 ft on June 23, 2020.
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:15477740(Agency page)- Coordinates
64.45015, -144.94458(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 | 13.83 ft | 2026-10-19 19:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Goodpaster River near Big Delta (usgs:15477740). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/goodpaster-river-near-big-delta
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