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SwedenTyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell water level
River gauge, Tyee Lake Outlet, Alaska, United States
Right now
High for early October
Water level
- Water temperature
- 40 °F
This gauge last reported 15 days ago. The value may be out of date; check the agency page before you rely on it.
History
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What this means
The gauge at Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell shows 1,397.91 ft, above normal for early October. That reading is from Oct 4, 2026, 11:15 PM AKDT, so the gauge may be offline or reporting late.
That puts it 7.44 ft above the median of 1,390.47 ft for early October, based on 20 years of readings.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 40 °F.
Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1,390.47 ft7.44 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 16.98 ft – 1,400.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 1,404.97 ftSeptember 24, 2021
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,404.97 ft | September 24, 2021 |
| 2 | 1,402.91 ft | October 19, 2022 |
| 3 | 1,402.48 ft | October 21, 2015 |
| 4 | 1,402.03 ft | August 16, 2020 |
| 5 | 1,401.91 ft | September 28, 2014 |
| 6 | 1,401.66 ft | October 2, 2021 |
| 7 | 1,401.45 ft | October 20, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 4.43 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unuk River below Blue River near WrangellRiver gauge, Unuk River | 6,590 cfs | Normal | −1,700.0 cfs | 24 mi |
| Iskut River below Johnson RiverRiver gauge, Iskut River | 0.95 m | Low | −0.11 m | 60 km |
| Stikine River near WrangellRiver gauge, Stikine River | 14.09 ft | Below flood stage | −1.52 ft | 42 mi |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell in early October?
The median for early October is 1,390.47 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 16.98 ft and 1,400.72 ft, based on 20 years of records.
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 Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell today?
On Oct 4, 2026, 11:15 PM AKDT, the water level was 1,397.91 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell normal?
High for early October. Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell?
The highest level on record is 1,404.97 ft on September 24, 2021.
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:15019990(Agency page)- Coordinates
56.19964, -131.50836(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 1,397.91 ft | 2026-10-05 07:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 40 °F | 2026-10-05 07:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell (usgs:15019990). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/tyee-lake-outlet-near-wrangell
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer