Moose Creek near Palmer water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

15.50ft Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 AM AKDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 94.3 cfs
Water temperature: 35 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Moose Creek near Palmer, where the gauge shows 15.50 ft.

It is 2.00 ft below the flood stage of 17.50 ft.

It is on the way up, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 2.00 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 15.41 ft – 15.50 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: 17.96 ftAugust 7, 2018

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 17.50 ft.

What happens at each level

17.50 ft: Minor flooding near Buffalo Mine Road in September, 2012. Corresponded to a flow of 1730 cfs.
15.50 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.96 ft	August 7, 2018
2	16.73 ft	June 12, 2020
3	16.24 ft	June 14, 2019

Weather at the gauge

Rain in the last 3 days: 0.04 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.

19 Mon 39° 34° 0.43 in, 100% Wind 10 mph

20 Tue 35° 32° 1.26 in, 100% Wind 4 mph

21 Wed 32° 23° 0.03 in, 78% Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 32° 19° – Wind 5 mph

23 Fri 38° 19° – Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 42° 27° – Wind 4 mph

25 Sun 37° 27° 0.12 in, 72% Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 08:54 AM Sunset 06:29 PM Daylight 9 hr, 35 min First quarter 67%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Matanuska River at PalmerRiver gauge, Matanuska River	1,680 cfs	Normal	+40.0 cfs	5.3 mi
Lake Susitna River near PalmerRiver gauge, Lake Susitna River	2.61 ft	Below flood stage	+0.10 ft	6.1 mi
Knik River near PalmerRiver gauge, Knik River	3,540 cfs	Normal	−90.0 cfs	12 mi
Eklutna Lake near PalmerRiver gauge, Eklutna Lake	849.94 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	19 mi
Willow Creek near WillowRiver gauge, Willow Creek	2.32 ft	Below flood stage	+0.12 ft	28 mi
Ship Creek near AnchorageRiver gauge, Ship Creek	5.00 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	37 mi
Kashwitna River near WillowRiver gauge, Kashwitna River	171.57 ft	Below flood stage	+0.13 ft	37 mi
Chester Creek at Arctic Boulevard at AnchorageRiver gauge, Chester Creek	3.27 ft	Below flood stage	+0.38 ft	43 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Moose Creek near Palmer?

The official flood stage is 17.50 ft. The level is currently 2.00 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 Moose Creek near Palmer today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 AM AKDT, the water level was 15.50 ft. Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Moose Creek near Palmer rising or falling?

Up 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Moose Creek near Palmer normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Moose Creek near Palmer?

The highest level on record is 17.96 ft on August 7, 2018.

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:15283700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 61.68439, -149.05242 (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	15.50 ft	2026-10-20 08:45	Provisional
Flow	94.3 cfs	2026-10-20 08:45	Provisional
Water temperature	35 °F	2026-10-20 08:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Moose Creek near Palmer (usgs:15283700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/moose-creek-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