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SwedenUnalakleet River above Chiroskey River near Unalakleet water level
River gauge, Unalakleet River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1,650 cfs
- Water temperature
- 33 °F
History
What this means
The gauge at Unalakleet River above Chiroskey River near Unalakleet reads 87.50 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 87.50 ft and 87.81 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 33 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 99.58 ftMay 23, 2002
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99.58 ft | May 23, 2002 |
| 2 | 98.41 ft | June 8, 2001 |
| 3 | 98.19 ft | May 14, 2005 |
| 4 | 96.94 ft | August 15, 2004 |
| 5 | 96.50 ft | August 28, 2025 |
| 6 | 96.22 ft | October 12, 2006 |
| 7 | 94.17 ft | September 26, 1998 |
| 8 | 93.07 ft | May 10, 2003 |
| 9 | 92.67 ft | June 2, 2000 |
| 10 | 92.65 ft | August 1, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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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 Unalakleet River above Chiroskey River near Unalakleet today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:15 PM AKDT, the water level was 87.50 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Unalakleet River above Chiroskey River near Unalakleet rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Unalakleet River above Chiroskey River near Unalakleet normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Unalakleet River above Chiroskey River near Unalakleet?
The highest level on record is 99.58 ft on May 23, 2002.
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:15565700(Agency page)- Coordinates
63.93432, -160.30763(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 | 87.50 ft | 2026-10-21 01:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,650 cfs | 2026-10-21 01:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 33 °F | 2026-10-21 01:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Unalakleet River above Chiroskey River near Unalakleet (usgs:15565700). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/unalakleet-river-above-chiroskey-river-near-unalakleet
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