Alaska River Levels & Streamflow
Live discharge, gauge height, and percent-of-normal for every USGS streamgauge in Alaska.
The Alaska streamflow picture is tracked by the USGS National Water Information System — the federal real-time record for U.S. rivers. Snoflo joins the live gauge readings to a 7-day NOAA weather forecast for each station so you can see what's flowing today and what's coming.
Tap any gauge below for its full hydrograph and historical context. Use the rivers panel to jump into named rivers, or the paddle-runs section to find runnable whitewater in the state.
For flood-life-safety decisions, always cross-reference with your local NWS forecast office and your state emergency management.
Active weather warnings for Alaska
Alaska is experiencing significant weather threats across multiple regions. A High Wind Warning remains in effect for the Eastern Alaska Range north of Trims Camp until midnight Monday, with south winds 30-50 mph and gusts up to 75 mph posing travel hazards for high-profile vehicles. Wind Advisories are active for Delta Junction and Windy Pass along the Parks Highway (gusts to 65 mph) and the Municipality of Skagway (gusts to 40 mph) through Monday afternoon/evening. Additionally, a Flood Watch extends through Wednesday evening for the Susitna Valley, including Willow, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, and Petersville, with 1-4 inches of rainfall expected to cause flooding in rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas. Residents should secure loose objects, prepare for potential power outages, and avoid unnecessary travel in affected regions.
Alaska USGS streamgauges
Every USGS gauge Snoflo tracks in Alaska. Sortable, quickly filterable. Numeric columns heat-mapped from light to deep. Tap any gauge for its full hydrograph and forecast.
Alaska river runs
Paddleable river sections in Alaska keyed to USGS gauges, with live streamflow and whitewater class.
| River run | Status | Streamflow | Air temp | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Chelatna To Yetna | · | · | 22°F | I TO IV- |
| Stephan Lake To Susitna River | · | · | 14°F | III TO IV |
See when every Alaska run is runnable.
- Runnable-window alerts on every river run
- 15-day PULSE flow forecast per run
- Full whitewater class & gauge history
About Alaska streamflow
Are Alaska rivers high or low right now?
Compare the statewide percent-of-normal on this page: above 100% means Alaska rivers are running higher than the seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower (a dry spell or drought). Each gauge also shows its own percent of median.
Where does the Alaska streamflow data come from?
The U.S. Geological Survey National Water Information System. USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes) and the data is the canonical real-time record for U.S. rivers. Snoflo pulls the latest readings and joins them to a 7-day NOAA weather forecast for each station.
What is cfs?
Cubic feet per second — the standard unit for streamflow. One cfs is about 7.5 gallons per second. Small creeks run at single-digit cfs; the Mississippi at hundreds of thousands.
What does Gauge Height mean?
The water level at the gauge in feet above the reference datum. Used together with discharge to track river state. Flood stage and runnable levels are typically expressed in gauge height (e.g., "flood at 16 ft").
How fresh is the Alaska data?
USGS streamgauges report every 15 minutes; Snoflo re-pulls throughout the day. The AI briefing regenerates daily.
Can I get a flow alert for a Alaska gauge?
Yes. Save any USGS gauge as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a discharge or stage threshold (e.g. "alert me when discharge crosses 2,000 cfs"), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Is this a substitute for an NWS flood warning?
No. Snoflo is informational. For flood life-safety decisions always follow guidance from your local NWS forecast office and state emergency management. Snoflo data is one input among several.
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