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SwedenSalmon River near Hyder water level
River gauge, Salmon River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,030 cfs
- Water temperature
- 37 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Salmon River near Hyder reads 17.64 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.33 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 17.64 ft and 19.80 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 37 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 28.90 ftAugust 30, 1971
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 | 28.90 ft | August 30, 1971 |
| 2 | 28.37 ft | August 13, 2013 |
| 3 | 28.17 ft | July 31, 2020 |
| 4 | 28.10 ft | July 29, 2022 |
| 5 | 27.91 ft | July 16, 2015 |
| 6 | 27.65 ft | July 19, 2014 |
| 7 | 27.55 ft | July 23, 2016 |
| 8 | 27.24 ft | October 17, 1972 |
| 9 | 27.11 ft | July 30, 2011 |
| 10 | 27.07 ft | July 13, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise Creek near the MouthRiver gauge, Surprise Creek | 1.15 m | High | −0.14 m | 38 km |
| Unuk River below Blue River near WrangellRiver gauge, Unuk River | 6,660 cfs | Normal | −1,770.0 cfs | 35 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 Salmon River near Hyder today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:45 PM AKDT, the water level was 17.64 ft. Down 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Salmon River near Hyder rising or falling?
Down 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Salmon River near Hyder 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 Salmon River near Hyder?
The highest level on record is 28.90 ft on August 30, 1971.
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:15008000(Agency page)- Coordinates
56.02611, -130.06528(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 | 17.64 ft | 2026-10-19 20:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,030 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 37 °F | 2026-10-19 20:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Salmon River near Hyder (usgs:15008000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/salmon-river-near-hyder
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