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SwedenMatanuska River at Palmer water level
River gauge, Matanuska River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,610 cfs
- Water temperature
- 35 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Matanuska River at Palmer reads 8.13 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 8.13 ft and 8.28 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 35 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
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.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose Creek near PalmerRiver gauge, Moose Creek | 15.44 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Knik River near PalmerRiver gauge, Knik River | 3,500 cfs | Normal | −250.0 cfs | 7 mi |
| Lake Susitna River near PalmerRiver gauge, Lake Susitna River | 2.57 ft | Below flood stage | +0.05 ft | 9 mi |
| Eklutna Lake near PalmerRiver gauge, Eklutna Lake | 849.94 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Willow Creek near WillowRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Ship Creek near AnchorageRiver gauge, Ship Creek | 5.00 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 32 mi |
| Chester Creek at Arctic Boulevard at AnchorageRiver gauge, Chester Creek | 3.18 ft | Below flood stage | +0.29 ft | 39 mi |
| Kashwitna River near WillowRiver gauge, Kashwitna River | 171.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 39 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 Matanuska River at Palmer today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 AM AKDT, the water level was 8.13 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Matanuska River at Palmer rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Matanuska River at Palmer normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:15284000(Agency page)- Coordinates
61.60863, -149.07306(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 | 8.13 ft | 2026-10-19 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,610 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 35 °F | 2026-10-19 18:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Matanuska River at Palmer (usgs:15284000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/matanuska-river-at-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