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River gauge, Stikine River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 71,800 cfs
- Water temperature
- 40 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 14.94 ft by Monday, October 19 at 04:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 12:24 PM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Stikine River near Wrangell, where the gauge shows 14.44 ft.
It is 12.56 ft below the flood stage of 27.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 1.83 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 14.94 ft by Monday, October 19 at 04:00 AM. The 30-day range is 13.01 ft – 19.05 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 40 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 30.60 ftSeptember 23, 1994
- Forecast peak
- 14.94 ftMonday, October 19 at 04:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 27.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 29.00 ft
- Forest Serivce cabins, the Chief Shakes hot springs site, and other private cabins along the river will be flooded with 3-4 ft of water.
- 28.00 ft
- Water will begin to inundate some Forest Services cabins and near the Chief Shakes hot springs, the hot tub will begin to float.
- 27.00 ft
- Water will be at the base of the Chief Shakes hot springs site with 2-3 ft of water in the field in front.
- 25.00 ft
- Water will cover the field in front of the site of the Chief Shakes hot springs with water under the dressing room structure.
- 14.44 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30.60 ft | September 23, 1994 |
| 2 | 30.53 ft | September 10, 2011 |
| 3 | 28.22 ft | September 11, 1981 |
| 4 | 27.24 ft | June 9, 2007 |
| 5 | 26.90 ft | June 29, 2021 |
| 6 | 26.61 ft | June 17, 1992 |
| 7 | 26.32 ft | June 12, 2009 |
| 8 | 26.18 ft | July 3, 1987 |
| 9 | 26.15 ft | June 4, 1990 |
| 10 | 25.94 ft | October 3, 1987 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iskut River below Johnson RiverRiver gauge, Iskut River | 0.95 m | Low | −0.11 m | 28 km |
| Twelvemile Creek near PetersburgRiver gauge, Twelvemile Creek | 81.7 cfs | Normal | −61.3 cfs | 40 mi |
| Tyee Lake Outlet near WrangellRiver gauge, Tyee Lake Outlet | 1,397.91 ft | High | ±0 | 42 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Stikine River near Wrangell?
The official flood stage is 27.00 ft. The level is currently 12.56 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 Stikine River near Wrangell today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:15 AM AKDT, the water level was 14.44 ft. Down 1.83 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Stikine River near Wrangell rising or falling?
Down 1.83 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Stikine River near Wrangell normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Stikine River near Wrangell?
The highest level on record is 30.60 ft on September 23, 1994.
Is Stikine River near Wrangell expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 14.94 ft by Monday, October 19 at 04:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:15024800(Agency page)- Coordinates
56.70792, -132.13197(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 | 14.44 ft | 2026-10-19 15:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 71,800 cfs | 2026-10-19 15:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 40 °F | 2026-10-19 15:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Stikine River near Wrangell (usgs:15024800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/stikine-river-near-wrangell
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