Station Name: MATANUSKA R AT PALMER AK
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
3448 N Old Glenn Hwy
Palmer, AK 99645
Matanuska-Susitna County

GPS Coordinates: 61.6086312, -149.0730432

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 8:28AM AKDT until July 24 at 8:30AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 8:28 AM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Little Susitna River near Northern Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until 830 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways, mainly along and near North Sushana Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 826 AM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially near the Little Susitna River. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 9:00PM AKDT until July 24 at 3:15PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 9:00 PM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Willow Creek, Sheep Creek, Kashwitna River, Montana Creek and their tributaries from the Parks Highway East between Willow and the junction of the Talkeetna Spur Road. * WHEN...Until 315 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 845 PM AKDT, river gauge and social media reports indicate rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is expected, especially near Willow Creek, Sheep Creek, Kashwitna River, Montana Creek and their tributaries. - For Willow Creek at Parks Highway: At 8:26pm the stage was 9.0 feet. Flood Stage is 10.0 feet. Forecast: A crest around 11.0 feet is expected around 4:00pm Thursday. - For Willow Creek near Willow: At 8:15pm the stage was 4.1 feet. Flood Stage is 5.9 feet. Forecast: A crest around 5.9 feet is expected around 10:00am Thursday. - Water levels on other rivers, creeks, or streams in the advisory area, including Montana and Sheep Creeks and Kashwitna River, may reach or exceed bankfull and remain elevated through Thursday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.