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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Matanuska River at Old Glenn Hwy are issued routinely during the warm season, and as needed at other times of the year.
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Flood Categories (in KCFS)
Major Flood Flow: 0
Moderate Flood Flow: 35
Flood Flow: 30
Action Flow: 15
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 82,100 cfs on 08/10/1971
(2) 46,000 cfs on 09/22/1995
(3) 45,000 cfs on 06/21/2004
(4) 40,100 cfs on 06/08/1964
(5) 38,100 cfs on 09/21/2012
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 17,800 cfs on 06/13/2020
(2) 25,600 cfs on 07/09/2019
(3) 22,600 cfs on 08/06/2018
(4) 0 cfs on 06/11/2018
(5) 23,500 cfs on 07/09/2017
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.
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35000 This discharge (flow) level has a roughly 10 percent chance of being reached in any given year. Flooding near vulnerable locations along the active river channel may become more significant and widespread. This level was reached during the flooding in 2012.
30000 This discharge (flow) level has a roughly 20 percent chance of being reached in any given year. Additional vulnerable locations near the active river channel may experience some flooding at this level west of the Old Glenn Highway in the Butte and near Sutton from Milepost 64 to 66. Residents are advised that for the past several years at both of these locations, the main channel of the river has been shifting closer to the bank.
15000 This discharge (flow) level represents the higher end of the typical summertime range, and will likely be reached at least once nearly every year. Localized minor out-of-bank flooding may start to occur along parts of the Glenn highway, especially east of Sutton from milepost 64 to 66.
10.5 This stage (water level) is considered medium water level -- Class III whitewater to King's River; Class II below King's River
8 This stage (water level) is considered low water level -- Class II+ whitewater to King's River; Class I below King's River
Photos
(1) Downstream
(2) Upstream
(3) Matanuska from overlook

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