River stage
Salmon River (AK)
- River level
- 9.71 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 Salmon River (AK) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Salmon River level at Gustavus
The Salmon River is measured in one place, at Gustavus, 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.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gustavus | 9.71 ft | normal, falling |
Recent levels on the Salmon River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Gustavus, AK.
Other rivers nearby
- Salmon River (CA) different river, same name
- Salmon River (ID) different river, same name
- Salmon River (White Bird, ID) different river, same name
- Salmon River (NY) different river, same name
- Fish Creek (Ketchikan, AK) 1 gauge
- White River (AK) 1 gauge
- Kenai River 3 gauges
- Willow Creek (AK) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salmon River flooding right now?
No. The Salmon River is below flood stage at Gustavus, AK, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Salmon River?
The Salmon River is at 9.71 ft at Gustavus, AK, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Salmon River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Salmon River, at Gustavus, 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 Salmon River it is set for the gauge at Gustavus, 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.