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SwedenTanana River at Nenana water level
River gauge, Tanana River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 20,300 cfs
- Water temperature
- 45 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Tanana River at Nenana, where the gauge shows 3.43 ft.
It is 9.07 ft below the flood stage of 12.50 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.43 ft – 3.72 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 45 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 18.50 ftAugust 18, 1967
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 12.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 13.50 ft
- Height of seawall
- 3.43 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18.50 ft | August 18, 1967 |
| 2 | 15.50 ft | May 20, 1948 |
| 3 | 14.66 ft | August 2, 2008 |
| 4 | 14.20 ft | May 2, 1989 |
| 5 | 14.11 ft | June 16, 1962 |
| 6 | 13.60 ft | June 26, 2020 |
| 7 | 13.30 ft | May 5, 1963 |
| 8 | 13.29 ft | May 5, 1991 |
| 9 | 13.23 ft | July 4, 2014 |
| 10 | 13.10 ft | June 28, 1989 |
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 Big DeltaRiver gauge, Tanana River | 977.68 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 101 mi |
| Tanana River at FairbanksRiver gauge, Tanana River | 18.29 ft | No reference yet | −0.23 ft | 40 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chena River at FairbanksRiver gauge, Chena River | 2.22 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 45 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Tanana River at Nenana?
The official flood stage is 12.50 ft. The level is currently 9.07 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 Tanana River at Nenana today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:15 PM AKDT, the water level was 3.43 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Tanana River at Nenana rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tanana River at Nenana normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tanana River at Nenana?
The highest level on record is 18.50 ft on August 18, 1967.
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:15515500(Agency page)- Coordinates
64.56494, -149.09400(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 | 3.43 ft | 2026-10-20 06:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 20,300 cfs | 2026-10-20 06:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 45 °F | 2026-09-20 18:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Tanana River at Nenana (usgs:15515500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/tanana-river-at-nenana
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