Rivers in Alaska
Alsek River above Bates River-Yukon Territory
Below flood stage
28.28ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 3:05 PM UTC
- Flood stage
- 32.50 ft
- Record crest
- 33.98 ft2016
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Moderate flood | 34.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 32.50 ft |
| Action | 31.50 ft |
- 34.00 ftStage associated with flow (58100 cfs) having a recurrence interval of 25-50 years; moderate flooding would be expected on this and nearby streams
- 32.50 ftStage associated with flow (44700 cfs) having a recurrence interval of ~5-10 years; minor flooding would be expected on this and nearby streams
- 31.00 ftBankfull -- stage associated with flow (36300 cfs) having a recurrence interval of ~2 years
Crest history
39 crests on NOAA’s list since 1975.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 18, 2016 | 33.98 ft |
| 2 | July 12, 1989 | 33.79 ft |
| 3 | July 18, 1988 | 33.08 ft |
| 4 | June 29, 2004 | 32.80 ft |
| 5 | August 14, 1997 | 32.80 ft |
| 6 | September 9, 2013 | 32.41 ft |
| 7 | July 13, 1975 | 32.27 ft |
| 8 | August 14, 1990 | 32.27 ft |
| 9 | August 1, 2009 | 32.19 ft |
| 10 | July 13, 2000 | 32.07 ft |
| 11 | August 9, 1981 | 31.88 ft |
| 12 | August 21, 1977 | 31.80 ft |
| 13 | July 20, 1986 | 31.80 ft |
| 14 | July 23, 2001 | 31.68 ft |
| 15 | August 18, 1991 | 31.63 ft |
| 16 | August 10, 1994 | 31.63 ft |
| 17 | July 4, 1992 | 31.54 ft |
| 18 | August 6, 2010 | 31.30 ft |
| 19 | June 25, 2012 | 31.29 ft |
| 20 | July 18, 2003 | 31.23 ft |
| 21 | July 17, 2007 | 31.14 ft |
| 22 | June 20, 2005 | 31.05 ft |
| 23 | July 16, 2006 | 31.02 ft |
| 24 | July 31, 1982 | 31.01 ft |
| 25 | July 14, 2014 | 31.01 ft |
Most recent crests
- July 18, 2016: 33.98 ft
- July 14, 2014: 31.01 ft
- September 9, 2013: 32.41 ft
- June 25, 2012: 31.29 ft
- July 24, 2011: 30.88 ft
- August 6, 2010: 31.30 ft
- August 1, 2009: 32.19 ft
- July 17, 2008: 30.10 ft
- July 17, 2007: 31.14 ft
- July 16, 2006: 31.02 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.