Staney Creek near Klawock water level

Name: Staney Creek near Klawock water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Staney Creek, Alaska, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

8.35ft Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM AKDT (54 min ago)

Flow: 369 cfs
Water temperature: 47 °F

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 10.84 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 04:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 12:22 PM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Staney Creek near Klawock is at 8.35 ft, in the normal range.

It is 8.15 ft below the flood stage of 16.50 ft.

It has risen 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 10.84 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 04:00 AM. There is still 8.15 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 7.94 ft and 13.17 ft.

The sensor also reports a water temperature of 47 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 17.55 ftJanuary 14, 2014
Forecast peak: 10.84 ftWednesday, October 21 at 04:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Staney Creek near Klawock

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 16.50 ft, 8.15 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.55 ft	January 14, 2014
2	17.20 ft	October 26, 1993
3	16.93 ft	March 12, 2014
4	16.78 ft	December 6, 1990
5	16.60 ft	December 2, 2004
6	16.37 ft	October 21, 1999
7	15.93 ft	January 29, 1993
8	15.60 ft	April 2, 1997
9	15.48 ft	February 3, 2009
10	15.46 ft	September 3, 2011

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 05:39 PM Daylight 10 hr, 3 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hatchery Creek at Forest Svc Road 23 near Coffman CoveRiver gauge, Hatchery Creek	7.30 ft	No reference yet	±0	10 mi
Harris R 1.2 Mi above Mouth near HollisRiver gauge, Harris R 1.2 Mi	20.22 ft	No reference yet	−0.05 ft	28 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Staney Creek near Klawock?

The official flood stage is 16.50 ft. The level is currently 8.15 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 Staney Creek near Klawock today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM AKDT, the water level was 8.35 ft. Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Staney Creek near Klawock rising or falling?

Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Staney Creek near Klawock normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Staney Creek near Klawock?

The highest level on record is 17.55 ft on January 14, 2014.

Is Staney Creek near Klawock expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 10.84 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 04:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:15081497 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 55.80123, -133.11030 (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	8.35 ft	2026-10-20 23:30	Provisional
Flow	369 cfs	2026-10-20 23:30	Provisional
Water temperature	47 °F	2026-10-20 23:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Staney Creek near Klawock (usgs:15081497). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/staney-creek-near-klawock

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer