Yukon River at Pilot Station water level

Name: Yukon River at Pilot Station water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Yukon River, Alaska, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

19.54ft Down 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 AM AKDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 388,000 cfs
Water temperature: 37 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Yukon River at Pilot Station reads 19.54 ft, a normal level.

It is 12.46 ft below the flood stage of 32.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.41 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 19.53 ft and 21.00 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 37 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 36.20 ftMay 27, 1989

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.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 32.00 ft, still 12.46 ft away.

What happens at each level

36.25 ft: Breakup Flood Event. May 25 1989. Based on the USGS river gage 0.2 miles downstream from the community.
32.70 ft: Elevation of 1985 flood.Based on the USGS river gage 0.2 miles downstream from the community.
31.85 ft: Typical top of bank.Based on the USGS river gage 0.2 miles downstream from the community.
30.09 ft: Elevation of 1977 flood.Based on the USGS river gage 0.2 miles downstream from the community.
19.54 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	36.20 ft	May 27, 1989
2	33.76 ft	May 24, 2026
3	32.70 ft	June 1, 1985
4	32.49 ft	May 19, 2024
5	30.69 ft	May 23, 2008
6	30.57 ft	May 27, 2023
7	30.23 ft	May 24, 2009
8	30.20 ft	May 23, 1976
9	30.09 ft	May 27, 1977
10	29.66 ft	May 14, 1995

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 09:47 AM Sunset 07:27 PM Daylight 9 hr, 39 min First quarter 58%

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Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Yukon River at Pilot Station?

The official flood stage is 32.00 ft. The level is currently 12.46 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 Yukon River at Pilot Station today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 AM AKDT, the water level was 19.54 ft. Down 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Yukon River at Pilot Station rising or falling?

Down 0.41 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Yukon River at Pilot Station normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Yukon River at Pilot Station?

The highest level on record is 36.20 ft on May 27, 1989.

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:15565447 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 61.93444, -162.88056 (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	19.54 ft	2026-10-19 09:45	Provisional
Flow	388,000 cfs	2026-10-19 09:45	Provisional
Water temperature	37 °F	2026-10-19 09:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Yukon River at Pilot Station (usgs:15565447). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/yukon-river-at-pilot-station

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer