River stage
Willow, Willow Creek
- River level
- 2.43 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.03 ft
- Recent high
- 4.93 ft
- Recent low
- 2.27 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS WLWA2
- 30-day change
- -0.52 ft
- Average
- 3.06 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 9.01 ft
In brief
The Willow Creek at Willow, AK read 2.43 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.57 ft below action stage. That is 0.52 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge WLWA2
Water 38 °F (3 °C) · about normal for this date · -2 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.01 ft | 1986-10-11 |
| 2 | 8.80 ft | 1980-07-28 |
| 3 | 8.27 ft | 2012-09-21 |
| 4 | 7.82 ft | 1979-05-28 |
| 5 | 7.38 ft | 2006-08-19 |
| 6 | 6.40 ft | 1985-08-12 |
| 7 | 6.34 ft | 1982-09-16 |
| 8 | 6.22 ft | 1984-08-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 2.60 ft
Low water level -- Class III whitewater in Willow Creek canyon
- 3.40 ft
Medium water level -- Class IV whitewater in Willow Creek canyon
- 4.09 ft
High water level -- Class IV whitewater in Willow Creek canyon
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Willow Creek flooding at Willow?
No. The Willow Creek at Willow is at 2.43 ft, 2.57 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Willow?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 5 ft, minor flooding 5.9 ft, moderate flooding 6.8 ft and major flooding 7.3 ft.
What is the highest the Willow Creek has been at Willow?
The highest crest on record is 9.01 ft, on 1986-10-11.
Is the Willow Creek high or low right now at Willow?
At 2.43 ft it is higher than 9% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Willow, Willow Creek?
The water temperature at Willow, Willow Creek is 38 °F (3.4 °C), measured 7:15 pm by USGS, which is about average for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 1.5 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge WLWA2); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 15294005). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.