Terror River at Mouth near Kodiak water level

Name: Terror River at Mouth near Kodiak water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Terror River, Alaska, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.42ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM AKDT (22 min ago)

Flow: 170 cfs
Water temperature: 41 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Terror River at Mouth near Kodiak, where the gauge shows 1.42 ft.

It is 3.58 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.36 ft – 2.07 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 41 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 7.67 ftSeptember 19, 1995

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 5.00 ft.

What happens at each level

5.00 ft: This level representative flows that occur about once every 2-5 years. While impacts along Terror River are minimal, this level is likely representative of the point at which other ungaged streams may start to experience impacts.
3.30 ft: This is the level at which some locations along the Terror River start to flow overbank. This level is typically reached 1-2 times per year.
1.42 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.67 ft	September 19, 1995
2	7.13 ft	October 9, 2009
3	6.96 ft	December 9, 2019
4	6.42 ft	October 12, 2016
5	5.84 ft	November 12, 2014
6	5.82 ft	October 15, 2003
7	5.57 ft	November 23, 2002
8	5.26 ft	September 26, 1966
9	5.12 ft	November 9, 1997
10	4.96 ft	October 27, 2015

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 09:01 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 9 hr, 53 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Red Cloud R Tributary near KodiakRiver gauge, Red Cloud R Tributary	5.4 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	22 mi
Red Cloud River at Anton Larsen Bay near KodiakRiver gauge, Red Cloud River	90.36 ft	No reference yet	−0.03 ft	22 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Terror River at Mouth near Kodiak?

The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 3.58 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 Terror River at Mouth near Kodiak today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM AKDT, the water level was 1.42 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Terror River at Mouth near Kodiak rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.48 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Terror River at Mouth near Kodiak normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Terror River at Mouth near Kodiak?

The highest level on record is 7.67 ft on September 19, 1995.

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:15295700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 57.69404, -153.16372 (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	1.42 ft	2026-10-21 02:00	Provisional
Flow	170 cfs	2026-10-21 02:00	Provisional
Water temperature	41 °F	2026-10-21 02:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Terror River at Mouth near Kodiak (usgs:15295700). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/terror-river-at-mouth-near-kodiak

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