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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Chena River at Fairbanks are issued routinely during the warm season, and as needed at other times of the year.
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 16
Moderate Flood Stage: 14
Flood Stage: 12
Action Stage: 11
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 18.82 ft on 08/15/1967
(2) 14.17 ft on 05/21/1948
(3) 12.64 ft on 05/30/1960
(4) 12.03 ft on 06/04/1964
(5) 11.30 ft on 05/17/1963
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 8.82 ft on 08/30/2015
(2) 9.94 ft on 07/05/2014
(3) 8.46 ft on 05/27/2013
(4) 7.20 ft on 05/30/2012
(5) 7.80 ft on 07/06/2011
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates provided to the NWS by the gauge owner.
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7.65 At 7.65 there is 5 feet of clearance under the Barnette St Bridge Based on measurements 5/25/2018

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CHENA RIVER DOWNTOWN
The US Army Corps of Engineers Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project upstream of Fairbanks regulates flows through downstream Fairbanks to a level not to exceed 12,000 cfs. Unregulated Little Chena River flows can result in flows higher than 12,000 cfs in downtown Fairbanks even with the Chena Project diverting 100% of the Chena River flows at the flood control project to the Tanana River. Low lying areas downstream from the project may experience minor flooding during a normal flood control operation. More information about the Chena Lakes Flood Control project can be found at: http://http://www.poa.usace.army.mil/Locations/ChenaProject.aspx

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The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.
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