Station Name: TALKEETNA R NR TALKEETNA AK
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Talkeetna Skitrails Outer Loop
Talkeetna, AK 99645
Matanuska-Susitna County

GPS Coordinates: 62.3464388, -150.019201

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 2:11PM AKDT until July 24 at 3:15PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 2:11 PM
Expires: Fri July 24, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Talkeetna River at the Talkeetna Railroad Bridge and Upstream of Talkeetna, in addition to the Susitna River near Sunshine. * WHEN...Until 315 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 200 PM 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 Talkeetna River at the Talkeetna Railroad Bridge. Between 3.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.3 inches are possible. - Rainfall will move out of the advisory area this afternoon. However, drainage from prior heavy rainfall will continue to cause flooding through this evening. - For Susitna River near Sunshine: At 12:00pm the stage was 21.7 feet. Flood Stage is 24.5 feet. Forecast: A crest around 22.5 feet is expected around 10:00am Friday. For Talkeetna River Upstream of Talkeetna: At 12:45pm the stage was 11.6 feet. Flood Stage is 12.5 feet. Forecast: A crest around 12.3 feet is expected around 10:00pm Thursday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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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

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Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 10:43AM AKDT until July 23 at 10:45PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 10:43 AM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 10:45 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Kroto Creek and Moose Creek near Oilwell Road. * WHEN...Until 1045 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1033 AM AKDT, river gauge report for Moose Creek at Oilwell Road indicate rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is occurring, especially near Kroto Creek and Moose Creek. - Rainfall will move out of the advisory area by this afternoon, allowing water levels to begin receding. However, drainage from prior heavy rainfall will continue to cause flooding through this evening. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Flood Advisory issued July 23 at 1:44PM AKDT until July 25 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Thu July 23, 2026, 1:44 PM
Expires: Sat July 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Yentna River. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water could enter a few low-lying cabins along the Yentna River, particularly near Lake Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 139 PM AKDT, recent heavy rains have caused rapid river rises. Minor flooding is expected to continue, especially along the Yentna River near Lake Creek. - For Yentna River at Lake Creek: At 1:30pm the stage was 21.5 feet. Flood Stage is 20.5 feet. Impacts: At 20.5 feet: Anglers Inn & King Point Lodges will have water in several cabins. At 22.0 feet: Several lodges and resorts will have water in a number of cabins with water also encroaching the main lodge buildings. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along Yentna River, stay alert and be prepared to take action.

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