Rivers in Alaska
Maclaren River near Paxson
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Moderate flood | 7.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 6.50 ft |
| Action | 5.50 ft |
- 7.50 ftStage associated with flow (9900 cfs) having a recurrence interval of 20-40 years; moderate flooding would be expected on this and nearby streams
- 6.50 ftStage associated with flow (7000 cfs) having a recurrence interval of ~5-10 years; minor flooding would be expected on this and nearby streams
- 5.50 ftBankfull -- stage associated with flow (4600 cfs) having a recurrence interval of ~2 years
Crest history
39 crests on NOAA’s list since 1958.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 11, 1971 | 8.24 ft |
| 2 | August 19, 2006 | 8.20 ft |
| 3 | September 22, 2012 | 7.42 ft |
| 4 | August 14, 1967 | 7.34 ft |
| 5 | July 18, 1963 | 7.27 ft |
| 6 | September 13, 1960 | 7.14 ft |
| 7 | June 16, 1972 | 7.14 ft |
| 8 | August 10, 1981 | 6.87 ft |
| 9 | June 14, 1962 | 6.85 ft |
| 10 | September 11, 1975 | 6.67 ft |
| 11 | July 28, 1980 | 6.53 ft |
| 12 | September 30, 2015 | 6.44 ft |
| 13 | July 2, 1985 | 6.38 ft |
| 14 | August 13, 2016 | 6.31 ft |
| 15 | June 15, 1973 | 6.21 ft |
| 16 | June 28, 1982 | 6.20 ft |
| 17 | June 19, 1977 | 6.12 ft |
| 18 | May 23, 2011 | 6.10 ft |
| 19 | June 18, 2013 | 6.06 ft |
| 20 | August 5, 1961 | 6.05 ft |
| 21 | June 14, 1968 | 6.01 ft |
| 22 | July 14, 1965 | 6.00 ft |
| 23 | June 28, 1984 | 5.93 ft |
| 24 | August 7, 1976 | 5.85 ft |
| 25 | May 31, 1974 | 5.70 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 12, 2017: 5.34 ft
- August 13, 2016: 6.31 ft
- September 30, 2015: 6.44 ft
- July 7, 2014: 5.38 ft
- June 18, 2013: 6.06 ft
- September 22, 2012: 7.42 ft
- May 23, 2011: 6.10 ft
- July 16, 2010: 4.94 ft
- September 5, 2008: 5.50 ft
- July 26, 2008: 5.50 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely during the warm season, and as needed at other times of the year. Gage data do not meet the quality standards of USGS gages. Stage may be affected by ice.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service.