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SwedenKnik River near Palmer water level
River gauge, Knik River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3,610 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.46 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 04:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 02:18 PM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Knik River near Palmer reads 6.36 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.46 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 04:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.29 ft and 6.51 ft.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 25.30 ftJuly 18, 1958
- Forecast peak
- 6.46 ftWednesday, October 21 at 04:00 AM
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 | 25.30 ft | July 18, 1958 |
| 2 | 24.50 ft | July 18, 1957 |
| 3 | 24.35 ft | July 17, 1960 |
| 4 | 24.30 ft | July 26, 1961 |
| 5 | 22.30 ft | August 9, 1955 |
| 6 | 22.20 ft | July 23, 1953 |
| 7 | 22.15 ft | August 8, 1956 |
| 8 | 22.13 ft | July 26, 1954 |
| 9 | 21.35 ft | July 11, 1965 |
| 10 | 20.81 ft | July 1, 1959 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eklutna Lake near PalmerRiver gauge, Eklutna Lake | 849.94 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Matanuska River at PalmerRiver gauge, Matanuska River | 1,740 cfs | Normal | +90.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| Moose Creek near PalmerRiver gauge, Moose Creek | 15.51 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 12 mi |
| Lake Susitna River near PalmerRiver gauge, Lake Susitna River | 2.60 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 16 mi |
| Ship Creek near AnchorageRiver gauge, Ship Creek | 5.02 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 28 mi |
| Willow Creek near WillowRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 2.32 ft | Below flood stage | +0.11 ft | 34 mi |
| Chester Creek at Arctic Boulevard at AnchorageRiver gauge, Chester Creek | 3.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 35 mi |
| Glacier Creek at Alyeska Highway at GirdwoodRiver gauge, Glacier Creek | 26.56 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 38 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 Knik River near Palmer today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM AKDT, the water level was 6.36 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Knik River near Palmer rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Knik River near Palmer 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 Knik River near Palmer?
The highest level on record is 25.30 ft on July 18, 1958.
Is Knik River near Palmer expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.46 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 04:00 AM.
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:15281000(Agency page)- Coordinates
61.50446, -149.03278(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 | 6.36 ft | 2026-10-20 13:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3,610 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Knik River near Palmer (usgs:15281000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/knik-river-near-palmer
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