Rivers in Alaska
[INACTIVE] Eyak Lake near Cordova
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 7.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 5.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 4.00 ft |
| Action | 3.50 ft |
- 5.00 ftObservations made on September 14, 2014 suggest that Lake Stage at this level and above will result in water overflowing Power Creek Road. Rainfall events that cause rises of Eyak Lake to this level and above can likely occur in the Sheridan River and Salmon Creek basins located at miles 14 and 23, respectively, on the Copper River Highway with water overflowing these sections of the highway.
Crest history
13 crests on NOAA’s list since 1981.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 10, 2006 | 8.62 ft |
| 2 | August 7, 1981 | 7.64 ft |
| 3 | August 21, 2006 | 7.22 ft |
| 4 | September 14, 2014 | 5.44 ft |
| 5 | September 17, 2012 | 5.22 ft |
| 6 | August 17, 2009 | 5.20 ft |
| 7 | August 30, 2017 | 4.60 ft |
| 8 | September 7, 2013 | 4.36 ft |
| 9 | August 8, 2016 | 3.97 ft |
| 10 | September 30, 2015 | 3.72 ft |
| 11 | September 7, 2011 | 3.00 ft |
| 12 | August 5, 2010 | 2.71 ft |
| 13 | August 28, 2021 | 2.55 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 28, 2021: 2.55 ft
- August 30, 2017: 4.60 ft
- August 8, 2016: 3.97 ft
- September 30, 2015: 3.72 ft
- September 14, 2014: 5.44 ft
- September 7, 2013: 4.36 ft
- September 17, 2012: 5.22 ft
- September 7, 2011: 3.00 ft
- August 5, 2010: 2.71 ft
- August 17, 2009: 5.20 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. Gage data do not meet the quality standards of USGS gages. Stage data may not be available during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.