River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS YLKA2
In brief
The Yentna River at Lake Creek, AK read 16.37 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 2.63 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge YLKA2
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.54 ft | 2025-08-30 |
| 2 | 22.41 ft | 2024-08-09 |
| 3 | 22.38 ft | 2016-08-09 |
| 4 | 22.27 ft | 2012-09-24 |
| 5 | 21.62 ft | 2013-10-16 |
| 6 | 20.90 ft | 2003-08-17 |
| 7 | 20.70 ft | 2013-09-04 |
| 8 | 20.62 ft | 2015-09-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Anglers Inn & King Point Lodges will have water in several cabins.
McDougal's, King Point, Anglers Inn, Wilderness Place, Lake Creek Lodge, 3-Rivers, and Cottonwood Resorts will have water in a number of cabins with water also encroaching the main lodge buildings.
Major flooding all along the river except for Bentalit and Northwood Lodges (which are actually on Fish Lakes Creek). There should be considerable damage to fixed and moveable property.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Yentna River at Lake Creek is at 16.37 ft, 2.63 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 19 ft, minor flooding 20.5 ft, moderate flooding 22 ft and major flooding 24 ft.
The highest crest on record is 22.54 ft, on 2025-08-30.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge YLKA2). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.