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SwedenNuyakuk River near Dillingham water level
River gauge, Nuyakuk River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 6,130 cfs
- Water temperature
- 40 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Nuyakuk River near Dillingham reads 5.34 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.66 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.34 ft and 5.51 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 40 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.35 ftJune 21, 1988
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 11.00 ft, still 5.66 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
- 4% (or 25-year) annual recurrence interval as accessed from the USGS StreamStats application (2021).
- 11.30 ft
- 10% (or 10-year) annual recurrence interval as accessed from the USGS StreamStats application (2021).
- 11.00 ft
- Flooding is likely occurring in many rivers draining the Wood River Mountains.
- 10.60 ft
- 20% (or 5-year) annual recurrence interval as accessed from the USGS StreamStats application (2021).
- 9.60 ft
- 50% (or 2-year) annual recurrence interval as accessed from the USGS StreamStats application (2021).
- 9.20 ft
- River above bankfull levels, flooding near shore vegetation.
- 5.34 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.35 ft | June 21, 1988 |
| 2 | 11.31 ft | May 28, 2015 |
| 3 | 10.92 ft | June 12, 2005 |
| 4 | 10.68 ft | June 19, 1994 |
| 5 | 10.63 ft | June 8, 1993 |
| 6 | 10.49 ft | July 2, 1977 |
| 7 | 10.34 ft | June 8, 2009 |
| 8 | 10.34 ft | June 18, 1989 |
| 9 | 10.08 ft | June 9, 1995 |
| 10 | 10.04 ft | October 4, 1991 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Nuyakuk River near Dillingham?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 5.66 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 Nuyakuk River near Dillingham today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 AM AKDT, the water level was 5.34 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Nuyakuk River near Dillingham rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Nuyakuk River near Dillingham normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Nuyakuk River near Dillingham?
The highest level on record is 11.35 ft on June 21, 1988.
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:15302000(Agency page)- Coordinates
59.93483, -158.19005(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 | 5.34 ft | 2026-10-20 12:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6,130 cfs | 2026-10-20 12:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 40 °F | 2026-10-20 12:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Nuyakuk River near Dillingham (usgs:15302000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/nuyakuk-river-near-dillingham
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer