Red Cloud R Tributary near Kodiak water level
River gauge, Red Cloud R Tributary, Alaska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 5.1 cfs
- Water temperature
- 40 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Red Cloud R Tributary near Kodiak reads 19.81 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 19.81 ft and 20.30 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 40 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.06 ftOctober 31, 2021
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.06 ft | October 31, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Cloud River at Anton Larsen Bay near KodiakRiver gauge, Red Cloud River | 90.34 ft | No reference yet | −0.08 ft | 0.1 mi |
| Terror River at Mouth near KodiakRiver gauge, Terror River | 1.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 22 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 Red Cloud R Tributary near Kodiak today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:30 PM AKDT, the water level was 19.81 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Red Cloud R Tributary near Kodiak rising or falling?
Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Red Cloud R Tributary near Kodiak normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Red Cloud R Tributary near Kodiak?
The highest level on record is 22.06 ft on October 31, 2021.
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:15297475(Agency page)- Coordinates
57.81600, -152.62428(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 | 19.81 ft | 2026-10-21 03:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5.1 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 40 °F | 2026-10-21 03:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Red Cloud R Tributary near Kodiak (usgs:15297475). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/red-cloud-r-tributary-near-kodiak
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