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SwedenSawmill Creek below U Tailrace near Sitka water level
River gauge, Sawmill Creek, Alaska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 645 cfs
- Water temperature
- 48 °F
History
What this means
Sawmill Creek below U Tailrace near Sitka is at 4.58 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has risen 0.32 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.10 ft and 4.75 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 48 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.71 ftDecember 2, 2020
Floating and fishing near Sawmill Creek below U Tailrace near Sitka
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.71 ft | December 2, 2020 |
| 2 | 6.26 ft | August 10, 2020 |
| 3 | 6.15 ft | September 27, 2022 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River at SitkaRiver gauge, Indian River | 21.25 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.0 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 Sawmill Creek below U Tailrace near Sitka today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM AKDT, the water level was 4.58 ft. Up 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Sawmill Creek below U Tailrace near Sitka rising or falling?
Up 0.32 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sawmill Creek below U Tailrace near Sitka 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 Sawmill Creek below U Tailrace near Sitka?
The highest level on record is 7.71 ft on December 2, 2020.
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:15087810(Agency page)- Coordinates
57.06094, -135.21154(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 | 4.58 ft | 2026-10-20 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 645 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:45 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 48 °F | 2026-10-20 18:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sawmill Creek below U Tailrace near Sitka (usgs:15087810). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/sawmill-creek-below-u-tailrace-near-sitka
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