Susitna River at Gold Creek water level

Name: Susitna River at Gold Creek water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Susitna River, Alaska, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

7.26ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 10, 2026, 09:30 PM AKDT (10 days ago)

Flow: 8,360 cfs

This gauge last reported 10 days ago. The value may be out of date; check the agency page before you rely on it.

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What this means

The Susitna River at Gold Creek is at 7.26 ft, in the normal range. That reading is from Oct 10, 2026, 09:30 PM AKDT, so the gauge may be offline or reporting late.

It is 6.74 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.

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: 18.30 ftJune 15, 1962

Floating and fishing near Susitna River at Gold Creek

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

Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 6.74 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	18.30 ft	June 15, 1962
2	16.58 ft	June 2, 2013
3	16.58 ft	June 7, 1964
4	16.36 ft	August 10, 1971
5	16.27 ft	May 12, 2018
6	16.04 ft	June 17, 1972
7	15.93 ft	August 15, 1967
8	15.42 ft	August 25, 1959
9	15.40 ft	September 21, 2012
10	14.74 ft	August 3, 1958

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 09:00 AM Sunset 06:28 PM Daylight 9 hr, 28 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Chulitna River near TalkeetnaRiver gauge, Chulitna River	40.96 ft	No reference yet	−0.09 ft	22 mi
Talkeetna River near TalkeetnaRiver gauge, Talkeetna River	4.14 ft	Below flood stage	+0.09 ft	31 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Susitna River at Gold Creek?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 6.74 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 Susitna River at Gold Creek today?

On Oct 10, 2026, 09:30 PM AKDT, the water level was 7.26 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Susitna River at Gold Creek rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Susitna River at Gold Creek normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Susitna River at Gold Creek?

The highest level on record is 18.30 ft on June 15, 1962.

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:15292000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 62.76725, -149.69344 (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	7.26 ft	2026-10-11 05:30	Provisional
Flow	8,360 cfs	2026-10-11 05:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Susitna River at Gold Creek (usgs:15292000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/susitna-river-at-gold-creek

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