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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Anchor River at Anchor Point are issued routinely during the warm season, and as needed at other times of the year.
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Upstream Gauge - at New Sterling Hwy Upstream Gauge
Zoom Level:13
Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 18
Moderate Flood Stage: 17
Flood Stage: 15.5
Action Stage: 13.5
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 20.83 ft on 12/30/2015 (P)
(2) 20.67 ft on 04/21/2021 (P)
(3) 19.15 ft on 10/24/2002
(4) 18.50 ft on 01/20/1961
(5) 17.75 ft on 12/10/2019 (P)
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 13.36 ft on 10/31/2021
(2) 20.67 ft on 04/21/2021 (P)
(3) 17.75 ft on 12/10/2019 (P)
(4) 16.38 ft on 01/02/2019
(5) 15.46 ft on 12/13/2017 (P)
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 8.32 ft on 08/17/1984
(2) 8.50 ft on 07/22/1960
(3) 8.56 ft on 08/21/1955
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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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18 Water flooding entire campground and several cabins downstream of the gage.
17.5 Water is at the foundation of Tackle Shop, just DS of gage.
17 Moderate flood stage. Water may start to impact roadways. The New Sterling Highway near mile 160 may have water encroaching on it.
15.5 Water starts to flood Anchor Point State Recreation area and Campground downstream of the New Sterling Highway Bridge.
14.5 Bankfull stage.
13.5 Action stage.
Photos
(1) Bridge
(2) Downstream view
(3) Upstream view
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