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SwedenKuparuk River near Deadhorse water level
River gauge, Kuparuk River, Alaska, United States
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Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
The gauge at Kuparuk River near Deadhorse reads 29.59 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.91 ft below the flood stage of 35.50 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 27.41 ft and 30.01 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
- 38.26 ftJune 4, 2013
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 35.50 ft, still 5.91 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 35.50 ft
- Ice jams during breakup can cause flooding on the approach to the Kuparuk Bridge when the stage reaches 35.5 ft. When the channel is ice free, stages may exceed 35.5 ft without causing the approach to flood.
- 29.59 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.26 ft | June 4, 2013 |
| 2 | 38.00 ft | June 6, 2021 |
| 3 | 37.92 ft | June 2, 2022 |
| 4 | 37.89 ft | May 24, 2019 |
| 5 | 37.88 ft | June 17, 2025 |
| 6 | 37.73 ft | May 31, 2020 |
| 7 | 37.61 ft | May 19, 2015 |
| 8 | 37.60 ft | June 7, 1978 |
| 9 | 37.57 ft | May 25, 1996 |
| 10 | 37.50 ft | June 1, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Kuparuk River near Deadhorse?
The official flood stage is 35.50 ft. The level is currently 5.91 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 Kuparuk River near Deadhorse today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 01:45 AM AKDT, the water level was 29.59 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Kuparuk River near Deadhorse rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Kuparuk River near Deadhorse normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Kuparuk River near Deadhorse?
The highest level on record is 38.26 ft on June 4, 2013.
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:15896000(Agency page)- Coordinates
70.28138, -148.96286(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 | 29.59 ft | 2026-10-21 09:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Kuparuk River near Deadhorse (usgs:15896000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/kuparuk-river-near-deadhorse
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