Chena River below Moose Creek Dam near Fairbanks

Last updated: Jul 3, 2025, 4:43 AM UTC
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Gauge Info

Coordinates 64.8008, -147.228
RFC APRFC
State AK
WFO AFG
County Fairbanks-North Star
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS 15493700

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 22.81 ft on 08-05-2024
2. 24.50 ft on 06-02-2023
3. 24.11 ft on 05-23-2022
4. 21.56 ft on 04-27-2021
5. 27.51 ft on 04-24-2020

Historic Crests

1. 27.51 ft on 04-24-2020
2. 25.88 ft on 07-29-2003
3. 25.51 ft on 08-30-2015
4. 25.48 ft on 06-28-1995
5. 25.38 ft on 08-21-2002

Vertical Datum Table

type STND NAVD88
major Flooding N/AN/A
moderate Flooding N/AN/A
minor Flooding 24.50 ft490.90 ft
action 22.50 ft488.90 ft
Latest Value 17.14 ft483.54 ft
Gauge Zero 0.00 ft466.40 ft

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Long-term Hydrograph

The US Army Corps of Engineers regulates flows on the Chena River during flood events through the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project immediately upstream of the Moose Creek Dam stream gage. The flood control project was authorized with an established flood control regulation of 12,000 cfs through the city of Fairbanks. Current operating thresholds for the project are between 8,000 cfs and 8,500 cfs depending upon the forecast meteorological conditions. Some 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://www.poa.usace.army.mil/co/chena/ch/intro.htm

Collaborative Agencies

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.

WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Fairbanks
UAF-IARC Bldg. P.O. Box 757345
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7345
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