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SwedenWulik River below Tutak Creek near Kivalina water level
River gauge, Wulik River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Water temperature
- 32 °F
History
What this means
The Wulik River below Tutak Creek near Kivalina is at 4.21 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.99 ft below the flood stage of 11.20 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.21 ft and 4.68 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 32 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.79 ftAugust 16, 2012
Floating and fishing near Wulik River below Tutak Creek near Kivalina
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 11.20 ft, 6.99 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 11.20 ft
- Minor flood stage
- 4.21 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.79 ft | August 16, 2012 |
| 2 | 12.80 ft | May 22, 2011 |
| 3 | 12.30 ft | May 10, 1997 |
| 4 | 12.21 ft | August 17, 1994 |
| 5 | 12.01 ft | May 26, 2023 |
| 6 | 11.93 ft | May 22, 2024 |
| 7 | 11.76 ft | May 23, 2011 |
| 8 | 11.50 ft | May 15, 1993 |
| 9 | 11.50 ft | August 6, 1989 |
| 10 | 11.45 ft | July 26, 1996 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Wulik River below Tutak Creek near Kivalina?
The official flood stage is 11.20 ft. The level is currently 6.99 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 Wulik River below Tutak Creek near Kivalina today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 PM AKDT, the water level was 4.21 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Wulik River below Tutak Creek near Kivalina rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.33 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Wulik River below Tutak Creek near Kivalina normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wulik River below Tutak Creek near Kivalina?
The highest level on record is 14.79 ft on August 16, 2012.
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:15747000(Agency page)- Coordinates
67.87548, -163.67756(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 | 4.21 ft | 2026-10-21 07:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 32 °F | 2026-10-21 07:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Wulik River below Tutak Creek near Kivalina (usgs:15747000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/wulik-river-below-tutak-creek-near-kivalina
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