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SwedenKobuk River near Kiana water level
River gauge, Kobuk River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
The Kobuk River near Kiana is at 50.91 ft, in the normal range.
It is 9.19 ft below the flood stage of 60.10 ft.
It has dropped 0.87 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 49.32 ft and 52.52 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
- 69.17 ftMay 24, 2023
Floating and fishing near Kobuk River near Kiana
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 60.10 ft, 9.19 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 | 69.17 ft | May 24, 2023 |
| 2 | 64.26 ft | June 1, 1989 |
| 3 | 63.66 ft | May 23, 2011 |
| 4 | 63.05 ft | May 24, 1999 |
| 5 | 62.94 ft | June 4, 1992 |
| 6 | 62.11 ft | May 27, 2011 |
| 7 | 61.81 ft | May 17, 1991 |
| 8 | 61.40 ft | June 5, 2001 |
| 9 | 61.36 ft | May 22, 1990 |
| 10 | 60.81 ft | May 12, 1995 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Kobuk River near Kiana?
The official flood stage is 60.10 ft. The level is currently 9.19 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 Kobuk River near Kiana today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 01:15 AM AKDT, the water level was 50.91 ft. Down 0.87 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Kobuk River near Kiana rising or falling?
Down 0.87 ft over the last 24 hours. Up 1.45 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Kobuk River near Kiana normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kobuk River near Kiana?
The highest level on record is 69.17 ft on May 24, 2023.
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:15744500(Agency page)- Coordinates
66.97361, -160.13083(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 | 50.91 ft | 2026-10-21 09:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Kobuk River near Kiana (usgs:15744500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/kobuk-river-near-kiana
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