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River stage

Fish Creek (Ketchikan, AK)

River level
1.49 ft
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
1 of 1
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Fish Creek (Ketchikan, AK) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Fish Creek level at Ketchikan

The Fish Creek is measured in one place, at Ketchikan, AK. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Ketchikan AK 1.49 ft 4.50 ft normal, falling

Recent levels on the Fish Creek

The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Ketchikan, AK.

Full history for Ketchikan →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Fish Creek flooding right now?

No. The Fish Creek is below flood stage at Ketchikan, AK, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Fish Creek?

The Fish Creek is at 1.49 ft at Ketchikan, AK, the only gauge on the river.

Where is the Fish Creek measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Fish Creek, at Ketchikan, AK.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Fish Creek it is set for the gauge at Ketchikan, AK, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.