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SwedenTanana River at Big Delta water level
River gauge, Tanana River, Alaska, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has the Tanana River at Big Delta at 977.68 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Tanana River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanana River at FairbanksRiver gauge, Tanana River | 18.29 ft | No reference yet | 74 mi | |
| Tanana River at NenanaRiver gauge, Tanana River | 3.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 101 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodpaster River near Big DeltaRiver gauge, Goodpaster River | 13.83 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Salcha River near SalchaketRiver gauge, Salcha River | 7.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.09 ft | 39 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 Tanana River at Big Delta today?
On Oct 16, 2026, 07:00 AM AKDT, the water level was 977.68 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tanana River at Big Delta rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tanana River at Big Delta normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:15478000(Agency page)- Coordinates
64.15513, -145.85235(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 | 977.68 ft | 2026-10-16 15:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Tanana River at Big Delta (usgs:15478000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/tanana-river-at-big-delta
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