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SwedenSagavanirktok River near Pump Station 3 water level
River gauge, Sagavanirktok River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
The gauge at Sagavanirktok River near Pump Station 3 reads 15.14 ft, a normal level.
It is 4.86 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 4.86 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 14.68 ft and 15.15 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 26.92 ftJune 2, 2013
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 20.00 ft, still 4.86 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 23.00 ft
- Top of bank at USGS gage (at Ice Cut)
- 15.14 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.92 ft | June 2, 2013 |
| 2 | 25.68 ft | June 8, 2000 |
| 3 | 25.42 ft | May 23, 2004 |
| 4 | 23.00 ft | June 9, 2000 |
| 5 | 22.63 ft | May 19, 2012 |
| 6 | 22.49 ft | May 17, 1993 |
| 7 | 21.94 ft | August 16, 2002 |
| 8 | 21.36 ft | July 9, 2023 |
| 9 | 21.33 ft | June 14, 2025 |
| 10 | 21.20 ft | June 1, 1989 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Sagavanirktok River near Pump Station 3?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 4.86 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 Sagavanirktok River near Pump Station 3 today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:15 AM AKDT, the water level was 15.14 ft. Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Sagavanirktok River near Pump Station 3 rising or falling?
Up 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sagavanirktok River near Pump Station 3 normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sagavanirktok River near Pump Station 3?
The highest level on record is 26.92 ft on June 2, 2013.
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:15908000(Agency page)- Coordinates
69.01583, -148.81778(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 | 15.14 ft | 2026-10-20 14:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sagavanirktok River near Pump Station 3 (usgs:15908000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/sagavanirktok-river-near-pump-station-3
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