Yukon River near Stevens Village water level
River gauge, Yukon River, Alaska, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 114,000 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Yukon River near Stevens Village, where the gauge shows 25.62 ft.
It is 35.38 ft below the flood stage of 61.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.36 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 25.62 ft – 26.83 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 63.00 ftJune 15, 1964
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 61.00 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63.00 ft | June 15, 1964 |
| 2 | 59.60 ft | June 11, 1992 |
| 3 | 58.40 ft | May 7, 1989 |
| 4 | 57.70 ft | May 26, 2023 |
| 5 | 57.22 ft | June 9, 2013 |
| 6 | 56.40 ft | May 11, 2009 |
| 7 | 54.49 ft | June 9, 1977 |
| 8 | 52.46 ft | May 31, 2011 |
| 9 | 52.28 ft | May 13, 1991 |
| 10 | 52.00 ft | January 1, 1994 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livengood Creek at LivengoodRiver gauge, Livengood Creek | 10.47 ft | No reference yet | +0.06 ft | 41 mi |
| Tolovana River below Rosebud Creek near LivengoodRiver gauge, Tolovana River | 12.71 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 42 mi |
| Goldstream Creek below Alabam Creek near LivengoodRiver gauge, Goldstream Creek | 44.39 ft | No reference yet | +0.03 ft | 43 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Yukon River near Stevens Village?
The official flood stage is 61.00 ft. The level is currently 35.38 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 near Stevens Village today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:30 AM AKDT, the water level was 25.62 ft. Down 0.36 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Yukon River near Stevens Village rising or falling?
Down 0.36 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Yukon River near Stevens Village normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Yukon River near Stevens Village?
The highest level on record is 63.00 ft on June 15, 1964.
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:15453500(Agency page)- Coordinates
65.87556, -149.71778(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 | 25.62 ft | 2026-10-20 13:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 114,000 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Yukon River near Stevens Village (usgs:15453500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/alaska/yukon-river-near-stevens-village
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