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SwedenKlehini River near Klukwan water level
River gauge, Klehini River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,580 cfs
- Water temperature
- 41 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Klehini River near Klukwan reads 85.03 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.21 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 85.03 ft and 86.25 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 41 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 87.47 ftSeptember 17, 2025
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87.47 ft | September 17, 2025 |
| 2 | 87.24 ft | July 24, 2024 |
| 3 | 86.28 ft | September 17, 2023 |
| 4 | 84.16 ft | October 2, 1987 |
| 5 | 83.84 ft | June 6, 1993 |
| 6 | 83.61 ft | June 15, 1992 |
| 7 | 83.44 ft | October 4, 1988 |
| 8 | 83.41 ft | June 25, 1991 |
| 9 | 83.04 ft | June 20, 1984 |
| 10 | 82.90 ft | July 26, 1987 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiya River near SkagwayRiver gauge, Taiya River | 12.49 ft | Below flood stage | −0.33 ft | 24 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 Klehini River near Klukwan today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:00 PM AKDT, the water level was 85.03 ft. Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Klehini River near Klukwan rising or falling?
Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Klehini River near Klukwan normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Klehini River near Klukwan?
The highest level on record is 87.47 ft on September 17, 2025.
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:15056560(Agency page)- Coordinates
59.41306, -135.99694(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 | 85.03 ft | 2026-10-20 03:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,580 cfs | 2026-10-20 03:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 41 °F | 2026-10-20 03:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Klehini River near Klukwan (usgs:15056560). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/klehini-river-near-klukwan
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