Lake Susitna River near Palmer water level

Name: Lake Susitna River near Palmer water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Lake Susitna River, Alaska, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.52ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 PM AKDT (3 hours ago)

Flow: 142 cfs
Water temperature: 35 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Lake Susitna River near Palmer, where the gauge shows 2.52 ft.

It is 3.98 ft below the flood stage of 6.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.50 ft – 2.63 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 35 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.00 ftAugust 19, 2006

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 6.50 ft.

What happens at each level

6.50 ft: See Impact Statements under LSOA2 which is wireweight gage on bridge co-located with LSUA2.Note that values from the two gages differ by 2.0 to 2.5 ft.
2.52 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.00 ft	August 19, 2006
2	8.92 ft	September 15, 1980
3	8.31 ft	July 25, 1982
4	8.26 ft	September 21, 2012
5	8.17 ft	August 25, 1984
6	8.17 ft	October 11, 1986
7	8.07 ft	September 15, 1985
8	7.77 ft	September 10, 1990
9	7.61 ft	September 12, 1972
10	7.55 ft	July 20, 1986

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 08:57 AM Sunset 06:27 PM Daylight 9 hr, 29 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Moose Creek near PalmerRiver gauge, Moose Creek	15.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	6.1 mi
Matanuska River at PalmerRiver gauge, Matanuska River	1,760 cfs	Normal	+80.0 cfs	9 mi
Knik River near PalmerRiver gauge, Knik River	3,630 cfs	Normal	+110 cfs	16 mi
Eklutna Lake near PalmerRiver gauge, Eklutna Lake	849.94 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	21 mi
Willow Creek near WillowRiver gauge, Willow Creek	2.27 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	22 mi
Kashwitna River near WillowRiver gauge, Kashwitna River	171.63 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	31 mi
Ship Creek near AnchorageRiver gauge, Ship Creek	4.99 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	36 mi
Chester Creek at Arctic Boulevard at AnchorageRiver gauge, Chester Creek	3.15 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	41 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Lake Susitna River near Palmer?

The official flood stage is 6.50 ft. The level is currently 3.98 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 Lake Susitna River near Palmer today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 PM AKDT, the water level was 2.52 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Lake Susitna River near Palmer rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Lake Susitna River near Palmer normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lake Susitna River near Palmer?

The highest level on record is 9.00 ft on August 19, 2006.

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:15290000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 61.70974, -149.23196 (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	2.52 ft	2026-10-21 06:15	Provisional
Flow	142 cfs	2026-10-21 06:15	Provisional
Water temperature	35 °F	2026-10-21 06:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Lake Susitna River near Palmer (usgs:15290000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/lake-susitna-river-near-palmer

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