Rivers in Alaska
Situk River near Yakutat
Below flood stage
67.78ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 4:30 AM UTC
- Flood stage
- 71.50 ft
- Forecast crest
- 67.95 ftTue, Sep 22, 6:00 AM UTC
- Record crest
- 72.99 ft1999
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Moderate flood | 73.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 71.50 ft |
| Action | 70.50 ft |
- 73.00 ftWater will be near the bottom of the 9 mile bridge superstructure causing moderate flooding of the campground a boat launch. Moderate flooding is expected on: Canon Beach Rd with over a foot of water, along the road to the lower Situk River landing, and roads near Tawa Creek and the Lost River. Flood waters will be over the east end of the runway of the airport and along Forest highway #10 going towards Harlequin Lake.
- 72.25 ftMinor flooding is expected near the 9 mile bridge and surrounding campground/boat launch. There will be significant erosion of the trail system along the Situk River. Water up to one foot will flow over the low spots on Forest highway #10, Cannon Beach Rd, near Tawa Creek and Lost River. Water will start to encroach the east end of the runway of the airport. Endicott Rd and Glacier Bear Rd will be flooded.
- 71.50 ftMinor flooding is expected near 9 mile bridge with water beginning to encroach and flood the boat launch along with the surrounding campground. The Lost River and Tawa Creek will begin to go over their banks.
- 70.50 ftBankfull stage.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | -99900% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 1, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1988.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 18, 1999 | 72.99 ft |
| 2 | January 23, 2014 | 72.74 ft |
| 3 | August 13, 2021 | 72.40 ft |
| 4 | December 23, 2004 | 72.33 ft |
| 5 | December 15, 1988 | 72.21 ft |
| 6 | January 18, 2009 | 72.09 ft |
| 7 | October 16, 2022 | 72.03 ft |
| 8 | November 27, 2002 | 71.95 ft |
| 9 | September 8, 2013 | 71.76 ft |
| 10 | October 3, 2022 | 71.49 ft |
| 11 | March 18, 2019 | 71.40 ft |
| 12 | November 23, 2005 | 71.02 ft |
| 13 | December 12, 2023 | 70.88 ft |
| 14 | August 12, 2002 | 70.86 ft |
| 15 | December 9, 2017 | 70.83 ft |
| 16 | September 29, 2015 | 70.76 ft |
| 17 | September 17, 1991 | 70.68 ft |
| 18 | September 24, 1999 | 70.63 ft |
| 19 | September 22, 1990 | 70.52 ft |
| 20 | September 22, 1995 | 70.45 ft |
| 21 | October 14, 1991 | 70.41 ft |
| 22 | October 15, 2000 | 70.37 ft |
| 23 | February 11, 2004 | 70.34 ft |
| 24 | September 3, 2022 | 70.20 ft |
| 25 | November 20, 2019 | 70.12 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 8, 2025: 68.92 ft
- December 12, 2023: 70.88 ft
- October 16, 2022: 72.03 ft
- October 3, 2022: 71.49 ft
- September 3, 2022: 70.20 ft
- August 13, 2021: 72.40 ft
- November 20, 2019: 70.12 ft
- March 18, 2019: 71.40 ft
- December 9, 2017: 70.83 ft
- February 14, 2017: 69.13 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. Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.