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SwedenValdez Glacier River at Valdez Glacier Lake near Valdez water level
River gauge, Valdez Glacier River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 744 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Valdez Glacier River at Valdez Glacier Lake near Valdez, where the gauge shows 14.50 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 14.08 ft – 14.51 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 27.41 ftJune 19, 2018
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 | 27.41 ft | June 19, 2018 |
| 2 | 24.61 ft | June 11, 2019 |
| 3 | 22.60 ft | June 29, 2017 |
| 4 | 22.30 ft | June 13, 2020 |
| 5 | 22.18 ft | June 13, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robe River near ValdezRiver gauge, Robe River | 32.92 ft | No reference yet | +0.24 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Mineral Creek near ValdezRiver gauge, Mineral Creek | 28.21 ft | No reference yet | −0.11 ft | 6 mi |
| Lowe River at Rudleston Falls near ValdezRiver gauge, Lowe River | 374.46 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Lowe River above Horsetail Falls near ValdezRiver gauge, Lowe River | 4.21 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Wf Olsen Bay Creek near CordovaRiver gauge, Wf Olsen Bay Creek | 83.1 cfs | Very high | −29.9 cfs | 27 mi |
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 Valdez Glacier River at Valdez Glacier Lake near Valdez today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 AM AKDT, the water level was 14.50 ft. Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Valdez Glacier River at Valdez Glacier Lake near Valdez rising or falling?
Up 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Valdez Glacier River at Valdez Glacier Lake near Valdez normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Valdez Glacier River at Valdez Glacier Lake near Valdez?
The highest level on record is 27.41 ft on June 19, 2018.
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:15227090(Agency page)- Coordinates
61.14889, -146.17158(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 | 14.50 ft | 2026-10-21 08:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 744 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Valdez Glacier River at Valdez Glacier Lake near Valdez (usgs:15227090). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/valdez-glacier-river-at-valdez-glacier-lake-near-valdez
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