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SwedenUnuk River below Blue River near Wrangell water level
River gauge, Unuk River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 5,670 cfs
- Water temperature
- 41 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Unuk River below Blue River near Wrangell, where the gauge shows 28.56 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.53 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 28.55 ft – 32.31 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 41 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 34.39 ftSeptember 24, 2021
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34.39 ft | September 24, 2021 |
| 2 | 34.01 ft | August 16, 2020 |
| 3 | 32.96 ft | October 26, 2003 |
| 4 | 32.90 ft | October 10, 2022 |
| 5 | 32.45 ft | August 31, 2022 |
| 6 | 32.45 ft | July 11, 2007 |
| 7 | 31.33 ft | September 21, 2019 |
| 8 | 31.31 ft | August 15, 2023 |
| 9 | 31.24 ft | August 12, 2025 |
| 10 | 31.17 ft | October 18, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyee Lake Outlet near WrangellRiver gauge, Tyee Lake Outlet | 1,397.91 ft | High | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Salmon River near HyderRiver gauge, Salmon River | 752 cfs | Normal | −378.0 cfs | 35 mi |
| Iskut River below Johnson RiverRiver gauge, Iskut River | 0.95 m | Low | −0.11 m | 73 km |
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 Unuk River below Blue River near Wrangell today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 AM AKDT, the water level was 28.56 ft. Down 0.53 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Unuk River below Blue River near Wrangell rising or falling?
Down 0.53 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Unuk River below Blue River near Wrangell 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 Unuk River below Blue River near Wrangell?
The highest level on record is 34.39 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.
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:15015595(Agency page)- Coordinates
56.24056, -130.88028(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 | 28.56 ft | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5,670 cfs | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 41 °F | 2026-10-20 14:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Unuk River below Blue River near Wrangell (usgs:15015595). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/unuk-river-below-blue-river-near-wrangell
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